This summer, I have seen a couple of carpenter ants (including a winged one) inside the house. I called several exterminators to get a price regarding spraying. The last one I called told me that if I see only one ant occasionally and in different rooms of the house, I don't have a problem. He told me if I had a problem, I would have a ton of ants in one spot (i.e., in a closet, under the sink). He said he would be happy to come out and spray but he doesn't think I need it. He said stray ants in humid weather isn't odd. Does anyone disagree with this?

I was outside today digging in my garden about 10 feet from the deck. As the wind started blowing in my direction, I smelled what I'm afraid may be a skunk. There certainly is space for something to crawl under the deck (4-5" in a couple of places), but I've not tried to put a barricade around it as it's 30 feet long. I figured I might have a few bunnies, and just let it go. It never occurred to me that I might get a skunk! :eek: I also noticed mounding of my grass in various places in the back yard that is probably moles, so they may both be there feasting off the grubs that I suspect are also there (I tried treating last summer). For the skunk, do I have any options other than professional pest control? How can I confirm if there really is one there? I will probably have to give in and get a lawn service to treat the yard for grubs; maybe the moles will go away once they are gone? Thanks for all help and suggestions, beth