Does seeing a carpenter ant indoors mean I have an infestation?

• <div><p>No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.</p></div>

Are fruit flies harmful?

• <div><p>Fruit flies aren’t harmful by themselves, and they can’t bite or sting you. They can, however, spread bacteria around your home and can be a nuisance to live with. That’s why it’s important to eliminate fruit fly infestations quickly and enact preventative measures to keep them out of your house.</p></div>

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Q: What are the common signs of a bug infestation?

• <div><p>Unexplained bites, strange smells, and bug nests in concealed areas warn of potential infestations.</p></div>

Q: Are fruit flies harmful?

• <div><p>Fruit flies aren&rsquo;t harmful by themselves, and they can&rsquo;t bite or sting you. They can, however, spread bacteria around your home and can be a nuisance to live with. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to eliminate fruit fly infestations quickly and enact preventative measures to keep them out of your house.</p></div>

Q: Are professional treatments safer for families and pets?

• <div><p>Our experts prioritize safe, family-friendly treatments, minimizing risks while managing pests effectively.</p></div>

Q: Are there legal considerations for controlling bird and bat populations?

• <div><p>Legal considerations include adherence to local and federal wildlife protection laws, particularly for species that might be protected or endangered.</p></div>

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Last update on September 14, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Remodeled my house exactly the way I envisioned. Very honest , hard working, & reliable - which is hard to find nowadays.
GALVAN CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2024
KC is very easy to work with! He is a great communicator. He takes the time to make sure we of a clear vision of what is wanted and when questions arise he does not hesitate to check in. KC explains things clearly and his estimate of the work that needed to be done, along with the cost, was...
Front Range Earth Works, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He was very efficient with his time. I'm really pleased with my new kitchen, it looks amazing. It feels bigger than I was expecting, Thanks Kevin!
KW Construction
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Reviewed in April 2024
Storm and his crew installed a fence and electronic gate system when I moved in. I would hire them again for another job.
Lightning Fence
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Reviewed in March 2024
He was great and got the job done quick and well. Not many complaints besides when I asked him to try and fix our toilet, he took a huge poop and clogged it. I had to call the plumber but he apologized and was a great service.
Hewson Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2023
If you are designing the interior of your home, Rochelle is great to work with. Highly recommended.
Rochelle Interiors
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Reviewed in March 2023
They took care of my roof.
USA Flat Roof
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Reviewed in June 2022
Really great contractor and does a great job!
AL CRISS CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2022
Great work. Best job I have ever gotten, more professional work than anyone else.
DH Professional Window Tinting
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Reviewed in October 2021
They had to cut into our buliding, but put it all back together, before they left. There were two other systems that had previously been damaged, the guys fixed these, too.
Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

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Credit card accepted

"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry, with more than 15 million service visits annually.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Team Too Termite & Pest Control

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Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

"Overall have had a great experience at this point . They addressed our bird issues and are on a regular monthy pest control spraying ."

Recommended by20%of homeowners

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Accel termite control & accel home services

3.0(

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Serving Whitethorn, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

*TERMITE INSPECTIONS (PEST REPORT)* FOR ESCROW/OWNER/BUY\n*HOME AND ROOF INSPECTIONS*\n*CHEMICAL TREATMENTS*\n*DRY ROT REPAIR*\n*FUMIGATION*

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Unexplained bites, strange smells, and bug nests in concealed areas warn of potential infestations.

No. Carpenter ants range far when seeking out food, usually proteins or sugars. They may be attracted to dead pests near your house, or crumbs in the kitchen or pantry. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have an infestation, or that there is a nest nearby. However, it does mean that the ants have found a way to enter your home, so it’s time to be vigilant.

Fruit flies aren’t harmful by themselves, and they can’t bite or sting you. They can, however, spread bacteria around your home and can be a nuisance to live with. That’s why it’s important to eliminate fruit fly infestations quickly and enact preventative measures to keep them out of your house.

Our experts prioritize safe, family-friendly treatments, minimizing risks while managing pests effectively.

Legal considerations include adherence to local and federal wildlife protection laws, particularly for species that might be protected or endangered.

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