Termites

1/10/2006 - We've all heard the old Vermonter say " there ain't no termites in Vermont". Any one who has told you this was almost right. In the case of the Vermonter who grew up in a farmhouse... more

Carpenter Ants

1/10/2006 - Black carpenter ants are a common species throughout the United States. The ants are called "carpenters" not because they build from wood, but because of the material called "frass" - ... more

Background Information On Lead

1/10/2006 - Lead is defined as "a heavy soft malleable bluish white metal that is alo an element. It is found mostly in combination and used especially in pipes, cable sheaths, batteries, solder, type metal, ... more