Carpenter bees (Xylocopa violacea) pose a real threat to any wooden structure or surface, including your attic. While they typically don’t sting humans, these monstrous bees are known for boring long, complex tunnels in wood. Here, females lay their eggs while males burrow until spring. Allowing an infestation of carpenter bees to take over your …
It’s a common assumption that attics are better protected against mold growth during the winter due to the lower humidity levels at this time of year. After all, common sense should tell you that lower humidity levels translate into less mold; however, the truth is that attic mold is more prevalent during the winter. To …
Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) is a highly toxic form of mold that’s frequently found in home and commercial attics. Some of the earliest documented cases of black mold illness in humans dates back to the 1930s. And while the number of cases has dropped over the years, it’s still a serious concern that homeowners need …
