Unless you enjoy eating them, termites are unlikely to be a welcome visitor in your home. A better term than “visitor” might be “invader.” Actually, since, like all parasites, the termites infesting your home will flourish at your expense if you allow them to do so, a better term than “invader” might be “parasite.” This [...]
Termites are a concern for homeowners in every state except Alaska. These destructive insects can slowly destroy the structure of a home, eating the very wood it’s made of and inflicting serious damage that can run into the tens of thousands of dollars, sometimes even requiring the destruction of the structure if the termites are [...]
The termite insect is a common species for us in California. The termite feeds on wood and are in the family of insects called Isoptera. The insect family Isoptera is said to have dated back 100mil years. The termite is species that can live a long time without food or water and because of this [...]
While most homeowners are concerned about termites and the possibility of an infestation, they often tend to overlook their firewood when trying to keep termites away from their house. Part of the reason for this is that many homeowners who have a fireplace or wood-burning stove just don’t think about the possibility of termites in [...]
When you have termites, you know that you have a major problem in your home that you have to fix. You might be able to do this and you might be able to save your home. There are several treatments that you can do, and your exterminator will be able to help you decide which [...]
Termites are pests that have contributed to more than one billion dollars worth of home damage every year all over the world. They continue to pose a threat to home owners and many spend thousands of dollars every year in endless efforts to exterminate these pests. As a home owner yourself, you might have had [...]
Termite inspection refers to visually inspecting all the accessible areas in a home where wood destroying organisms and insects can attack. The inspector conducts a termite inspection by looking at the exteriors and interiors of the home including subspaces such as the basement and other crawlspaces. The inspector will also check the attic in areas [...]
Imagine yourself that they are munching your important papers: Deeds, Certificate of Title, and car registration — you’ll definitely go beyond screaming. Before it happens, be informed, get an overview of termite baiting and prevent infestation before they invade your home completely. Mostly pest-control’s service provider will tell you there are a number of ways [...]
Subterranean termites have become quite common these days. They are mainly found in warm areas and live on the wood and sometimes under the ground. There is a vast population of termites especially in the urban areas that leads to large scale damage of the wooden constructions. Usually, these termites find a way to enter [...]
A termite infestation can turn your once beautiful home into a weakened mess rapidly in the arid climate of Phoenix. Because of the warm weather, termites are found here, but it is possible to achieve termite control. Phoenix, AZ pest control specialists can show you how. A Day In A Termite’s Nest Termites live together [...]
