Carpenter Ants Archives | ProActive Pest Management

Termites vs Carpenter Ants

As a homeowner, the last thing you want is structural damage to your home. It’s important to know the difference between termites vs carpenter ants. Unfortunately, both termites and carpenter...

Common Spring Pests in Illinois

Though it may not happen at the same time each year thanks to our wacky Midwest weather, every year without fail winter draws to a close and we welcome spring....

Pest Talk: Ants

Ants are one of the most common pest problems homeowners will experience, as well as one of the toughest pests to eliminate from the home. Ants are highly intelligent and...

Fall Pest Prevention Checklist

Even though temperatures start to drop in the fall, pest activity does stop existing outside until frost begins. Once that happens, pests move indoors to overwinter. Fall brings the start...

How to get rid of Carpenter Ants in Illinois.

The last few months our office has received a lot of calls about Carpenter Ant swarmers. Many people confuse them with Termites, which are rarely found in North Eastern Illinois. ...