Termites advice

Termites are a pest that can cause a lot of property damage. Learn what they can do to your home and how to identify the damage they cause

There are currently three species of termite in the state: eastern woodworms, Formosan woodworms, and southern dry wood termite. All of these termite species attack houses and other buildings and their distribution range across the state. Each species has different characteristics, however, so knowing them and how they look like...

Western Drywood Termites resemble subterranean termites, but they do not grow as large as the latter. Although both termites are destructive, they also live very different lives. The Western Drywood termites have a very slow life cycle. They tend to tunnel through the wood in their pre-millennial stage. Although they…

Dampwood termite looks similar to the drywood termite but is actually a different type of pest. Dampwood termite is actually an ant, so you cannot mistake it for a subterranean type of pest. Dampwood termites don't usually have direct contact with the ground. Instead, they make their nests in wood,...

Drywood termites aren't common but they can cause a lot of damage to your house. Once they're inside you, they're a lot harder to get rid of. They often build a tunnel system to get into your house through the floorboards and create a den where they live and breed....

The subterranean termite is a common pest that destroys houses and other buildings in the United States. These termites are subterranean, which means they feed underground. They tend to swarm when moisture levels in an area is high. This can happen when the soil is in a state of drought...

How to prepare for termite tenting? Tenting preparation is usually a tedious task, which involves raking up all the deadwood in your home. Then, you have to decide what sort of protection you need for your home. We have some information on that. Before talking about how to prepare for...

What is Termite Tenting? A termite tenting is an effective pest control technique that involves pumping poison through a small hole, into a house that's covered with a Termite Tent. The hole is called a 'break-through hole because once the tent is punctured, the chemical gets into the house and...

It is widely accepted that termite tenting is not a quick and easy process. But do not let this fool you. You can have it done safely, effectively, and efficiently if you take a step back to look at the whole event from a more logical point of view. What...

Any homeowner who discovers what seems to be termites in their carpet should be concerned since termites may cause extensive damage. Termites are most commonly found in places where there is wood, but termites on carpet? Though most people would not expect to see them there, it is completely feasible....

 Subterranean termites are significant threats to homeowners because this is the most common species among all the termite species in the US. It is present almost in each state of the US except Alaska. These termites form the mud tubes to keep their connection with the soil and their food....

Introduction: There are about a hundred different types of termites globally, but only four live in the United States: subterranean, drywood, damp wood, and powder post termites. Subterranean termites are responsible for most of all termite damage. Termites in your house, regardless of the kind, are a reason for alarm....

It is stressful watching the termite's damage your valuable furniture or house foundation. Termites are the worse pest to control because they have miniature sizes. Every year homeowners spend billions of dollars to control this pest. If you are facing a similar situation, then you are not alone. But you...

Termites are all-time dangerous for humans because the termites once enter your house, do not leave the house with ease. It is a tricky pest to remove. In the US, termites cause damage of 2.5 billion dollars yearly. If you face a similar situation, you should be worried about the...

Termites are parasites that once enter your home, do not leave easily. If your valuable furniture or the foundation of your home has become the victim of termite infestation, then you should take strict action against termites as early as possible. Here are few homemade remedies that can assist you...