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A Montana-specific field guide to subterranean termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, fungal decay, inspector scope, report language, and official state resources.
Mold growth in the HVAC system is due to the mold spores contained in the constantly circulated air. These spores embed in the dust, and finally combine with condensation (due to the AC coil or humidity) and quickly grow.
It is code to have 6 mil black plastic vapor barrier in a crawlspace, we will often see no plastic or clear. The clear plastic will grow plants readily, below we found a home with the plants taking over. The vapor barrier will help prevent structural pests by reducing the Read more
We have been using pressure treated lumber for decades to resist insect damage. It works great against termites and beetles, both organisms eat wood. But we have more wood destroying organisms than these two. Carpenter ants are easy to identify, in the northwest the most common one is called Modoc, Read more
It is a rite of passage every spring, these guys start coming out running around the home. Weather around here has to be about 70 or above and they activity really explodes. This is a carpenter ant, it is carrying another insect back to the nest as food. This kid Read more
