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Tampa Pest Contol Companies
Having lived in the Tampa area for 50 years , I have seen the city grow and change. I have also dealt with many Tampa Pest control companies over the years. As I have mentioned choosing a professional exterminator is not easy. Due diligence is a key factor in choosing a Tampa Pest Control Company. Most companies want to sign you on long term. It is common among pest control companies. I prefer checking them out in action first and if you can get a list of legitimate customers to ask question all the better. As with any contract, check the fine print and determine how you will break this agreement should the situation arise. Ask things like what happens if you see bugs a week after your pest control professional has left. Many have re-spray guarantees.
My first experience was with Cross Pest Control. They have served Tampa since 1968. You see I do go way back. Another company that I have heard great reviews on is Suncoast Pest Control . Suncoast serves the entire bay area. For lawn pest control Tru Green and Orkin are the choices pest control service in Tampa .
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Carpenter ants are black or brown and measure up to 1″ in length. They are often confused with termites. Unlike termites they have pinched waists and elbowed antennae. Just like termites, there is a winged version too. Carpenter ants are found throughout the country, but are most common in the cool, damp climates like those found in the northern half of the
Investigation
There are several ways to recognize a carpenter ant infestation:
• Swarmers: Winged carpenter ants that swarm are often mistaken for termites. Remember ants have pairs of wings that are of unequal length and a pinched waist. If you see the winged form of ant in any number indoors, you have a problem.
• Sawdust: If you see sawdust raining from your ceiling or from any indoor cracks, you have a problem.
• Ants #1: If you see more than 10 ants a day in any room other than the kitchen, you have a problem.
• Ants #2: If you see ants in your home and the ground outside is frozen, you have a problem.
• Crunching Noise: If you hear munching, rustling or crunching noise coming from within a windowsill, wall or ceiling, you have a problem.
• Galleries: Ants are fastidious. Looking at damaged wood you will find their tunnels are clean and the walls of the tunnels almost look as if they were sandpapered smooth, unlike the messy termite tunnels.
