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Imagine you wake up on a beautiful warm morning, walk to the kitchen, and discover that there are hundreds of winged insects twitching about the doorway and the floor. These insects do not seem to fly well and most of them are dead or dying. This is not the scene of the latest B-thriller. This … Read more

Many homeowners are eager to find a fast-acting, cheap home remedy for their termite problems. Home remedies for any infestation can give consumers the opportunity to limit their use of chemicals when treating properties for invasive insects. Moreover, if used effectively and in a timely fashion, DIY-methods can also significantly reduce treatment costs. Given the potentially … Read more

Termite insurance, warranties, bonds, and coverage plans are terms people often use interchangeably. They’re not all the same thing, though. In this article, we’ll clarify the differences between all of these. Termites are estimated to cause approximately 5 billion dollars worth of property damage annually. If you live in an area at high risk for … Read more

Termites can hurt you or other people in your home however it is unlikely. Termites prefer to spend their time munching on plant-based material containing cellulose. However, they are little creatures who are looking out for their survival and will defend themselves when they feel threatened. They have a caste of termites with more powerful … Read more

What Is The Best Pre Construction Termite Treatment Method? One of the best ways to prevent termite infestations is to use a reliable pre construction termite treated lumber for your home (assuming your home is constructed with wood). Many people constructing a new house or building (contractors or architects) don’t pay enough attention to this … Read more

Learning how to get rid of carpenter bees is not as difficult as it sounds. Carpenter bees are typically more noticeable than other wood-destroying insects. While carpenter bees can burrow into any exposed wood of your home they are known for tunneling into people’s wood trim and porches. The first step to getting rid of … Read more

At some point in time, most homeowners have an encounter with termites. You’ll soon find out that these are not your everyday insects or pests. By the time you make the discovery that you have termites, you probably already have extensive damage. So, now what do you do? Many homeowners think about calling their insurance … Read more

Orange oil treatment seems to be touted more and more as an innovative miracle… a green chemical and a completely safe and effective method of termite control. But is this really true? Or is orange oil treatment just another hyped-up marketing scam? The short answer is that it can be effective for certain types of … Read more

Normally, no, termites do not eat concrete. Contrary to some myths, not even the notorious Formosan termites can eat concrete. Termites cannot derive any nutrition from concrete. Their digestive system so the only reason termites might attempt to tunnel their way through concrete is to get to lumber that may lay behind it. Most relatively … Read more

Medium Density Fireboard (or MDF) is essentially a fake wood created by mixing glue and pulped wood. This mixture is then pressed into the shape of wood. This wood-glue mixture that makes up MDF (Mixed Density Fireboard) typically has too much glue to be particularly attractive to termites. But, termites have been known to nibble on … Read more

If you ever see a large group of winged termite swarmers heading your direction prepare for war. No, not really, but if you do find termite swarmers in or around your house you should take heed. You might want to call a termite professional to come to assess the situation, but it’s not always required. … Read more

Termite infestations can lead to severe damage to the internal structures of your home. To ensure that your home is safe from damage from termites (i.e. white ants) you need either chemical fumigation for the house or heat “tenting.” Modern chemical fumigation termite treatments are more than sufficient enough to kill all termites in your … Read more

Trying to figure out how to get rid of silverfish bugs? Silverfish can be killed and controlled with these methods… Understand the Silverfish Life Cycle The first step to getting rid of silverfish is understanding them. Some good news about Silverfish is that these grayish-blue serpentine bugs cannot hurt you nor do Silverfish damage buildings … Read more

Have you ever seen a ton of flying ants emerging from a tree or your house in the spring?  Are you sure they were flying ants and not flying termites?  Can termites even fly? Most people know that ants can get wings and fly at certain stages of their lives.  But what about insects that … Read more

To do a proper termite inspection you need to understand the signs of termites and know how to spot them. Just understanding a few of the clues that termites leave behind can help you detect an infestation before it becomes a big problem in most case, but remember that for the most part termites are … Read more

Termite bonds or termite protection plans are worth getting if you live in an area with high termite activity (e.g., Southern US states like Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina have a higher termite threat than a state like Alaska). Is a termite bond absolutely necessary to protect your home or building? Can’t … Read more

Termites can quietly devastate a structure. They continually reproduce and their colonies grow larger with each passing year. Because they tend to stay inside of the wood they are eating and creating many tiny tunnels inside, they are often very difficult to identify. Lucky for us homeowners however, it is possible to learn and identify … Read more

Termite tubes are telltale signs of subterranean termite activity. Subterranean termites make their way into your home from below ground, moving up your foundation until they reach wood material they can eat. From the point where they leave the ground until they reach the wood portion of your home, subterranean termites will usually create a … Read more

Here is a list of the most common questions we get asked about termites and termite treatments. Please shoot us a message if you have a question you need an answer to that you do not already see listed below or if you would like further information on a question you do see answered. About … Read more

Termites are insects that live in dark areas and get fed by cellulose most found in wood. These insects are considered as a pest in the United States and more than 41 species are found there. U.S people, particularly those in New Orleans, suffer from many termite infestations which cost the government $5 billion yearly. … Read more

Termite fecal pellets are a definite indication that termites are at work on your property. Learning how to identify these droppings can help you spot and resolve an infestation before structural damages become widespread. It is also important to note that termite feces can have a significant impact on human health. Thus, finding termite feces … Read more

Identifying termite damage early can save you thousands down the line. In many instances, termites are a hidden threat, given that they typically leave few visible signs of damage in spite of the considerable harm that these invasive bugs can cause to buildings. In one sense, these insects are actually very beneficial to the natural … Read more

Termites have a typical insect life cycle in that they begin as eggs that hatch into termite larvae and then progressing to adulthood. What hatches from termite eggs are called a larva, although some sources will also refer to newly hatched termites as “termite nymphs”. This is because larva usually refers to the newly hatched … Read more

Many people have questions about the physical structure of termites: for example, “Do termites have eyes? How many legs does a single termite have? What is the use of termite antennae? Well, the answer to “Do termites have eyes?” is: NO, because termites, at least partially, don’t have eyes. Or, better put, they don’t have … Read more

While there are some pests that can be killed with do-it-yourself methods, you may want to think twice about going this route with termites. Although they generally spread quite slowly, termites can cause serious damage to your home and end up costing you thousands of dollars. This happens when a termite infestation goes on unchecked … Read more

Do not mistake termites for white ants as many people do. They are actually quite different if you just learn a few key distinguishing features between the two. The reason many people confuse the two is that the adult termite and certain adult ants both grow wings when they are ready to mate. At this … Read more