Midway Pest Management LLC

No, carpenter ants aren’t poisonous. Their bites are painful and irritating, but they don’t cause any serious health problems.

Carpenter bees drill circular holes in the surface of wooden objects, such as furniture and building materials, to create their nests.

Termites eat wood because they contain cellulose, a substance that is easily digested by these insects. They have special enzymes in their gut that break down the cellulose so they can absorb it into their bodies.

The purpose of a mud tube is to protect subterranean termites from the elements and predators. Subterranean termites also build mud tubes to connect their nests to possible food sources.

Worker ants are responsible for the colony’s survival. Some of their jobs include foraging for food, maintaining the nest, and defending the nest against predators.

A termite mud tube is a mixture of soil, mud, and termite saliva. Subterranean termites create mud tubes to protect themselves from the elements and predators.

Yes, carpenter bees can still sting humans. When they feel threatened or disturbed while they're being handled, they may sting.

No, carpenter bees can't make honey. They aren't part of the honey-producing family of bees, and they don't live in colonies that are large enough to produce honey.

A queen ant is the main female reproductive member of an ant colony. They are responsible for laying eggs that will develop into new workers and soldiers. A queen can live up to 10 years or more, depending on the species.

A carpenter ant is a type of ant that builds its nests in wood. They usually nest inside the hollows of trees, but they can also be found in other wooden buildings and other structures.

Carpenter bees look similar to bumblebees and honey bees. However, they lack the fuzz and yellow markings on their abdomens. Instead, carpenter bees have abdomens that are smooth and shiny.

A swarmer termite is a termite colony's reproductive member. It has wings and flies to new locations to find food, mate, and build new colonies.

Termites feed on wood because it contains cellulose. Cellulose is an important part of a termite's diet, and they have special enzymes in their bodies to break down cellulose in wood.

Yes, ants can bite humans. These bites are usually harmless and only cause some itching. In addition, ants usually bite when they feel threatened or in defense of their colony.

There is no exact number of termites living in a single colony, but it's usually between 60,000 to one million termites. The number of termites in a colony can depend on how long the colony has existed and the size of the nest.

Swarmer termites are the members of a termite colony that have wings and can fly. These insects usually fly to new places so that they can start new colonies.

Some reasons for a termite infestation include having unattended/untreated wood around your home, high humidity levels, and bringing in termite-infested furniture inside your property.

Since ants eat almost anything they find, there's a chance that they will also feed on other insects. They like to feed on the honeydew from aphids as well.

Yes, there are times when citrus scents can help repel ants. These scents have a very strong smell that will deter the ants from coming back to your home.

A carpenter bee looks similar to a bumblebee. However, they like yellow markings and fuzz on their bodies. Instead, carpenter bees have shiny and black abdomens.

Termites are usually more of a structural hazard than a serious threat to human health. However, heavy infestations can cause allergies and asthma attacks in some people.

A drywood termite is a kind of termite that likes to feed on wood that is dry, such as furniture or decks. They also live inside the wood that they're infesting.

A worker ant is responsible for the tasks to keep the colony running. They find food, care for the queen and her eggs, and protect the colony from predators.

An anthill is a mound of soil, dirt, or sand that you can find on top of ant nests. Under these anthills, ants live in tunnels and chambers.

You can prevent a termite infestation by storing wood piles away and above from the ground, reducing moisture in your home, maintaining good ventilation, and keeping your house clean.

Just like honeybees and bumblebees, carpenter bees also like to eat plant pollen and nectar.

Yes, carpenter bees are solitary insects. They don't live in colonies and prefer to live alone. These insects find wooden objects for their nests and live there.

Ant infestations will go away on their own if they don't have a food source to live off of. However, big infestations will need the help of a professional.

There are some ants with wings that can fly. They are called swarmers or alates, and they are the ants that fly to new locations to start new colonies.

Termite liquid treatment is placed around the perimeter of your home, where it will kill any active termites that come into contact with it.

No, termites will not eat concrete or cement. They are not able to digest these materials and therefore do not have the enzymes needed to break down these substances.

To prevent a carpenter ant infestation, it's best to carefully inspect and treat any wood you bring into your home.

A carpenter ant damage appear as circular galleries on the wood that they have infested. There can also be frass or debris that look like sawdust around the wood.

No, carpenter ant bites aren't poisonous. While the bite can cause a mild irritation, it is not dangerous and will heal on its own without medical attention.

Yes, carpenter bees can sting. However, they only tend to do so when defending their nest or if you disturb them. They are not aggressive and will generally leave you alone unless provoked.

In general, carpenter ant infestations aren’t dangerous. However, their presence can be frustrating since they tend to damage wooden objects and furniture inside your home.

Termites like to eat anything that has cellulose such as wood, paper, cardboard, and even cloth.

A mud tube is an underground tunnel that subterranean termites make to travel between their nests and food sources. It also protects the termites from predators and other extreme weather conditions.

Yes, termites tend to avoid direct sunlight. They are most active at night and during the early morning hours.

A subterranean termite is a kind of termite that lives underground. They build mud tubes to connect their nest to their food sources, and they like to feed on soft wood.

No, carpenter ants don't eat wood. Instead, they build their nests in wooden structures or objects by chewing them and pushing out the chewed material.

An anthill looks like a mound or pile of dirt with ants surrounding it. It has a crater in the center and if you dig down into the pile you will see a lot of tunnels going through the mound.

A queen ant is responsible for the growth and development of the colony. She lays all the eggs in the nest, takes care of the eggs until they hatch, then nurses them when they are young.

The number of ants in a colony ranges from just dozens to hundreds of thousands. This depends on the size of the nest, its location, and the species of ant.

Carpenter ants are known to chew up wood and turn them into fine sawdust. This sawdust rots, turning into compost for environmental growth.

Some things that may be attracting carpenter bees to your house include: untreated wood, flowers, old bee nests, unprotected plank ends, and wood sidings.

Carpenter bees naturally hate the smell of citrus, so spraying citrus wood around is sure to keep them away.

Live ants can quickly smell the scent of a dead ant in the area, and they go to retrieve the body. They create middens, or small mountains of dead ant bodies.

Yes. Ants can damage the wood in your home, and they can also be dangerous to you and your family as they can spread certain diseases.

Female carpenter bees drill into the wood until they have inch-long tunnels. These stinging insects do this because they need a place to lay their eggs into.

These two common types of termites are usually found in different properties. Drywood termites build their nests inside wooden structures while Formosan termites create theirs underground.

The most common species of termites found in homes are subterranean, drywood, and Formosan termites. It’s important to identify which termites infest the property to determine the best type of extermination method.

The first thing to do is to identify what type of ant is infesting the house to find out which treatment method works best. Insecticide sprays and natural repellents drive the ants out of their nest.

When eliminating ant infestations in the kitchen, it’s important to choose natural repellents that are non-toxic. A solution of one-part water mixed with one-part white vinegar should help keep these pests out.

Carpenter bees got their name because of their habit of attacking the wood. But unlike termites that eat wood, carpenter bees attack wood because they need to create nesting chambers. Both insects are harmful to the structural integrity of the wood.

Some termite species like the drywood and invasive Formosan termites are more active at night, while others like the subterranean termites usually swarm during the day.

Termites have bacteria and protozoa in their gut that break down the nutrients and cellulose they get from wood. These materials are hard to digest for other creatures, which makes wood a delicacy for termites.

Carpenter ants usually become dormant during winter. They retreat to their nests to keep themselves warm. They also wait there for better weather conditions when they can forage, reproduce, and expand the colony.

Ant workers usually find their way inside a house using the gaps, cracks, and holes on the exterior of the building. Make sure to seal the holes where pipes and wires pass through to prevent these critters from entering.

Termites are said to be attracted to food containing cellulose just like wood especially damp soft wood.

Some signs to look for are: 1) Discolored walls; 2) Hollow sound when knocking on wood; 3) Wooden or laminated floors buckling; 4) Small pin point holes that are dry

Rancid smell has been used for a long time to prevent rat infestion. Common scents used are ammonia, mothballs, peppermint oil and chili oil.

Ants could possible cause glitches as they can get trapped inside the circuit of laptops. They can also cause damage on the physical components by slowly biting the parts.

Ants do not always search for food as they are equally attracted to moisture and tend to find the most humid parts of houses to go in to.

The manner in which carpenter bees construct their nests can cause minor to severe property damage. When a single carpenter bee bores into a wood structure to build a nest, the damage is typically minor and limited to the cosmetic damage created by the presence of the entrance holes.

A typical worker termite lives for about two years. However, a colony of termites can continue to grow and survive for many years.

When an ant locates a source of food or water, they give off pheromones as a signal to their colony members. Fellow ants that pick up on the scent know to follow it and give off their own pheromones, strengthening the original signal on the trail so that more ants can find it.

Carpenter ants are one of the largest out of the most common North American species, ranging in size from ¼ to ½ of an inch. They tend to be black or bi-colored.

General pest includes silverfish, house ants, clothes moths, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, earwigs, house crickets, ladybugs, beetles, and paper wasp.

Bees need water, just like other living organisms, to survive. In the summer, bee activity will increase around any source of water they can find because they use the water to help keep their hive cool.

No, they are not social creatures, and do not live in colonies. These bees live in parks and fields, along with homes that have gardens and sheds.

No, crickets do no pose threats to humans. They are not poisonous nor do they have the ability to bite you.

Termites often invade homes through wood to ground contact. Rotten deck posts and door frames are common breeding grounds for termites. These pests may also enter the hoime through cracks in your foundation.

Ants can be dangerous to your health as they can spread diseases, and even damage the wood in your home or building.

Live ants detect the scent of a dead ant and they immediately rush to it. They create piles of dead ant bodies, which are called middens.

No, knocking down a bee nest is dangerous. The bees tend to become aggravated and can attack viciously.

Carpenter ants are strong as they can carry a lot more than their body weight – up to 10-50 times their body weight.

Yes, although it is very unlikely that they do. They prefer to stay close to the soil and hide underground or inside wood where there’s moisture.

Yes, soap dish can be effective in killing bees. The soapy water can also kill wasps and hornets. Dish soap works because it helps the water get through the exoskeleton of the wasp, which can then drown the stinging pest.

Some common signs of termite infestation includes: 1) Clicking sounds coming from the wall; 2) White ants; 3) Hollow sounding timber; and 4) Termite droppings.

No, termites does not produce sawdust. They excrete a substance called termite frass which are commonly mistaken as sawdust.

The most common first aid for a carpenter bee bite is to treat it with ice or cold compress. If inflammation occurs, over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken.

Termite damage tend to look wavy and the affected area can appear to be hollowed out. Wet rot damages look darker and the surrounding area will feel soft and spongy.

Yes, the use of salt is effective to kill termites. You can fill a syringe with equal parts of water and salt and start injecting it into affected areas.

No, they don't necessarily kill ants but they do repel some ant species.

Ants always try to avoid pure baking soda, as this can kill ants by drying out their bodies.

Look for ants behind stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, and cabinets. Ants are usually found in these areas, and following their trail can help you figure out their source.

Ants are always in search of food and water. If you have standing water in your home, this might be a reason why ants are attracted to your house. Having food lying around will also invite these pests indoors.

No, vinegar won't kill ants on the spot but it can be used as a repellent. Mix half-half solution of vinegar and water and spray it on the infested area.

Rats typically birth anywhere from 5 to 12 pups. Rat infestations can quickly get out of control if you don't cull the population fast enough.

No, rats will continue to nest in your home until actual intervention is made.

Strong mixtures of ammonia can kill rats instantly, as the smell of ammonia is very pungent for rats.

Snap traps are great for catching rats. However, much of your success depends on how the trap is set. You could get the most expensive trap and still have rats elude you. Working with a professional is guaranteed to catch rats effectively.

Rats have small flexible bodies. This allows them to go through the smallest holes and hide in the tiniest corners of your home.

Rats can chew through almost anything, including metal. However, this can often depend on the thickness of the metal, with metal that is too thick being too difficult for them to chew through.

The different breeds of wild rats include the Norway rat (also known as the brown rat), the ship rat (also known as a black rat or roof rat), the wood rat, and the marsh rice rat.

No, rat infestations get worse with time. It's crucial to get help from an exterminator to ensure that the rat population in your home is culled and effectively removed.

No, rats are nocturnal creatures. They typically come out at dusk and at night. However, you may see a scavenging rat or two during the day.

Rats are associated with a number of health risks, and these diseases can be spread to humans through the handling of live or dead rodents, with contact with rodent feces or urine, and rodent bites.

Mice can fit into smaller areas but rats are more aggressive. Both species trigger asthma and allergies in humans, and both carry and spread a variety of diseases.

Rats are bigger than mice, but you can distinguish a mature mouse from a young rat by looking at the ears and the tail, which will be larger and longer, whereas a rat should have larger feet and head.

The best way to get rid of termites thoroughly is with professional help from an exterminator or pest management team. You want to make sure termites are eliminated completely or else the population will return and the problem will persist.

While not an ideal solution, smoke bombs can smoke rats out from your yard and is sometimes a viable option when you see rat burrows in your backyard.

Yes, rats and mice can cause house fires by chewing through the electrical wiring of the house, potentially leading to fires starting behind the walls.

Vinegar is a commonly touted DIY solution to help remove any decomposing odors, and while a bowl of vinegar near the cleaned area may help absorb lingering smells, it isn't always a foolproof solution.

If not removed properly from the home, it can take up to three weeks or more for a dead rodent to completely decompose, meaning you and your family could be smelling it for weeks or months.

There is always a risk when touching a dead rat or other pest in your home to dispose of it, as they carry plenty of diseases that can be transmitted to you at the slightest contact. It's best to call in a professional exterminator or pest management team for help.

While squirrels may seem like cute, harmless pests in the yard, they can be harmful to humans with some of the numerous diseases they carry. Squirrels commonly carry typhus, ringworm, tularemia, and plague, transmitting these diseases through bites and other direct contacts.

Yes, squirrels are considered small or medium-sized rodents and can be eliminated by professional pest management teams.