Have you noticed your AC unit’s drip pan overflowing with water? Most modern-day homes are constructed with the AC compressor on the exterior of the home and the handler/evaporator coils inside (usually the attic). Because some of these parts are located inside the home, it’s important for homeowners to routinely check them for buildups of …
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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 …
