Pest Control & Protection

Other Pests and Your Log Home

1. Woodpeckers can cause damage to log surfaces, chinking, window frames and trip. Make sure that you do not have insects living in areas where woodpeckers strike. Contact your local U.S. Fish and ...

Signs of an Insect Infestation

1. If you see signs of termites or other wood-boring insects, call a pest control professional. Signs include frass (a sawdust like substance) and tunnels in the wood.  2. If your home is infested ...

Controlling Fungi Around Your Log Home

FUNGI – Methods of Control During the construction phase, it’s important to control fungi around your log home. If you see any evidence of mold and mildew it MUST be removed. As mentioned in our fu...

Prevent Insect Infestations in your Log Home

Solutions to your Insect Infestation   Spring has arrived and we are finally beginning to experience warmer weather. But warmer weather also means more pests, insects and rodents. Your log home is...

Carpenter Bee Identification, Damage they Cause, Removal and Control

Identification   In the late-spring and early summer, homeowners often notice large, bees hovering around the outside of their homes. These are probably carpenter bees, searching for mates and site...

Pest Proofing Your Home

Above are examples of foundation penetrations that need to be inspected Centipedes, millipedes, pill bugs, roaches, crickets, ants, beetles, spiders, wasps, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, bats an...

How To Prevent and Treat for Carpenter Bees

Carpenter Bees are big black solitary bees that look similar to bumble bees but have bare, shiny backs whereas a bumble bee's back is hairy. Unlike honey bees that reproduce in hives, carpenter bee...