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George Manning

U.S.
Available
I welcome any pest problem questions that you have, and will answer in a way that will direct you to proper solutions. See if you can stump me!

Matthew Grady

U.S.
Available
Any and all questions regarding bats in houses, attics and chimneys. All questions in regards to bat guano in houses and removing bat guano from attics. All questions regarding squirrel removal, raccoon removal and skunk removal.

George E Serdes

U.S.
Available
My knowledge is in the areas of structural insect or rodent pest problems. I do not know enough about lawn and garden pests to be of any help there...

Jack DeAngelis

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions about the control of pest insects, spiders, mites and related arthropods. These household pests include termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, nuisance ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, wasps, and many others. I can also answer questions about using pesticides and other pest control tools such as baits and traps.

Stephen Vantassel

U.S.
Available
I was a professional animal damage controller. If you are having problems with squirrels, raccoons, beavers, moles, voles, etc. damaging your property, I can help give you information to resolve that damage. I was an assistant editor for Wildlife Control Technology magazine and have published numerous articles as well as two books in this field.

Rene Kesecker

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/08/2009
I can thoughtfully and truthfully answer any questions that deal with insects or rodents that are entering or around structure, especially those found in the Northwest. Our company specializes in low impact pest management.

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2009-11-06 wood borers:

Stacey, This is a perfect description of a powderpost beetle. The holes and sawdust are made when the beetle bores out of the wood. The larvae live inside for months or even years feeding on starch

2009-11-04 Wasps Inside our Basement:

Your questions are great because they highlight concerns expressed by so many other people. In the first place, wasps will not survive the winter. Newly mated queens will leave the colony in the late

2009-11-04 small ants in basement:

Shawn, There are hundreds of species of ants most of which are small and nest in the soil. Your best bet is to collect a few and take them to your local Cooperative Extension office where someone can

2009-11-03 Wasps in chimney:

Since you intend to light a fire in the chimney, I presume that you live in a northern climate. The specie of wasp can tell us a great deal about the probable location of a colony. Let us tentatively

2009-11-03 fleas in house:

Amy, Normal vacuuming is sufficient to kill fleas. Be sure to dispose of the dust bag since it may contain live fleas. Fleas in a home will eventually die if there is no suitable host such as a dog

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