Frequently Asked Questions

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No. The guides are general information for small, common problems. Large or fast-growing infestations, wasp nests in hard-to-reach places, termites and bed bugs often need a licensed professional.

Ants follow food and water, especially sweets, grease and crumbs. They leave scent trails, so wiping surfaces with soapy water and storing food in sealed containers makes your kitchen far less interesting to them.

Mice can squeeze through very small gaps around pipes, vents, doors and the foundation. Sealing openings with steel wool and caulk, and keeping food in tight containers, are the usual first steps.

Small, easy-to-reach nests can sometimes be treated by a careful adult following the product label, usually at dusk when wasps are calmer. If you are allergic, or the nest is large or high up, call a professional. Honey bees should be handled by a beekeeper, not destroyed.

Common signs include small rusty or dark spots on sheets, shed skins and tiny live insects along mattress seams. Bites alone are not proof, since many things cause similar marks, so look for the bugs themselves.

Typical signs are mud tubes on foundation walls, hollow-sounding wood and discarded wings near windows or doors. If you see any of these, have a licensed inspector confirm before treating.