Pest Control Contractor & Attic Insulation inWaretown, NJ

A new customer in Waretown, NJ called our office after her daughter spotted a mouse on her back patio! Once we arrived and inspected the back patio, we spotted two mice running across the area and then go inside the home through a small gap around one of the utility pipes. 

First, we installed several rodent bait stations along the exterior of the home. Afterward, we went inside and installed more rodent bait stations in several locations that showed mice activity. Lastly, we scheduled several follow up inspections. On our next inspection, we're going to replenish the bait in the bait stations and then properly seal any and all potential openings along the exterior of the home.

After the staff of this restaurant in Warren, NJ, noticed an unusual high number of fruit flies in the kitchen, they immediately contacted Cowleys for help and we were sent out. Once we started inspecting the kitchen, we immediately identified why there were so many fruit flies. There was a buildup of bacteria about knee high behind the sink and other appliances as well as several floor drains that were loaded with discarded food and other liquids.

We brought these sanitation issues to the owners and the staffs attention and told them that these areas need to be cleaned and kept clean in order prevent any issues with fruit flies and other pests, from infesting the business. Once we showed them, they immediately began cleaning. Once they finished, we applied a liquid application in all the floor drains and then scrubbed them out with our heavy-duty scrubbing brush.

Next, we applied a bio-foam solution that removes the organic build-up, odors, and scum in the drains. Afterward, we treated the high infestation areas with a fly bait to control the adult fruit flies and installed several fruit fly traps. The attractant in the traps draws the fruit flies close and the bait inside the traps exterminates them within moments of contact. Lastly, we scheduled several follow-up visits to monitor the fruit fly activity and, if needed, apply any additional treatments.

Today, I arrived at a customer’s home in Watertown for one of our scheduled visits that is included in our residential protection plans. As part of this servicing, I always carefully inspect the entire exterior perimeter of home for any active or potential pest issues. During this inspection, I observed that a tree near the home had fresh “sawdust” along the soil surrounding the entire tree, which is a sign of wood-boring carpenter ants. Upon further inspection, I observed ant galleries and ant harborage areas — all confirming signs of carpenter ant activity.

Because these ants were uncomfortably close to the perimeter of the home, I decided to be proactive and treat the infestation now. I first treated the base of the tree and the problem areas with a residual liquid application. Next, I followed up with an ant gel bait that I placed in all of the openings and cracks using a crack and crevice method. Finally, to further reduce the ant population, I applied ant bait to the soil areas around the circumference of the entire tree.

After completing the treatment, I spoke with the customer and explained the steps taken to eliminate the carpenter ant activity near her home. I set up a two week follow-up appointment to inspect and monitor the activity levels. The customer was pleased with the service and the treatment. I look forward to returning in two weeks to see the results. Carpenter ants, while not as damaging to property as termites, are still destructive wood-destroying insects. It is important to treat them at the first sign of trouble since their populations will only grow.