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Termites Are A Year Round Concern
12/10/13
People may think that winter is the time of year that you can stop worrying about insects invading and causing problems in your home. But the truth is that insects can still cause problems for homeowners in the winter. Termites are one of these types of insects that are causing damage to your New York homes no matter what the temperature is outside. Termites are a pest that continuously works; 24…Read More
What You Need To Know About Ground Termites In Hawaii
10/31/13
Ground termites are an important part of the ecological system. When in nature, they will work to break down dead and decaying plant life which helps to speed up decomposition time. The problem with ground termites begins when they make their way into Honolulu homes. Ground termites often accidentally enter into homes by making their way through cracks and crevices in home foundations and siding…Read More
What You Should Know About Termites In Wisconsin
10/24/13
Termites are a social insect that live in very large underground colonies; they build mud tunnels just underneath the surface of the ground that they use to travel from their nest to their food source in. Their main food source is cellulose debris that is found in dead and rotting organic material like leaf litter, soil, animal feces and wood. They are particularly drawn to wood that has had…Read More
Termites Still Seeking Maryland Homes
10/14/13
During the fall, many homeowners concentrate on trying to keep falls pests like spiders, rodents and others from entering their homes. But homeowners need to remember that other species like termites are active no matter what time of year it is and create damage to homes 24 hours a day, 7 days a days a week.Read More
Buying Or Selling A Home? Have A Termite Inspection First!
10/14/13
When either purchasing or selling a Kentucky home, there are many steps that need to take place before the process can be completed; one of these steps should be a home inspection for termite activity. Termites are a very difficult species to identify in a home and a difficult species to eliminate from a home. Having a home inspection completed by a specially trained expert who can identify the…Read More
Why You Should Choose A Certified Termite Inspector Over A Home Inspector
9/11/13
There’s a whole lot that goes into purchasing a home and one step in the process is having a home inspection completed. Though home inspections are a great way to identify potential problems with the home, it is the not the best method for determining if termites are present as this type of inspector does not usually have the specialized training, experience or expertise to identify termites or…Read More
How To Tell If You Have A Termite Infestation In Your HI Home
8/22/13
Termites are pests that can elude homeowners in Honolulu and Hawaii for months or even years even though they are active all year long. Because of this they can cause costly structural damage to your home and damage personal items like furniture and picture frames. In Hawaii there are two types of termites that invade properties, the ground termite and the drywood termite; both termites eat and…Read More
The Importance Of Termite Inspections And Prevention In Your PA Home
7/29/13
So your older home doesn’t look so great anymore. Maybe the exterior paint is peeling, or the roof is starting to look a little “saggy”. Perhaps you’ve just thought this is typical for a home as old as yours, but what if these signs of wear are a sign of something more serious going on inside the structure of your home? The presence of termites in your Pittsburgh home can cause paint to…Read More
When Do Termites Swarm In Honolulu?
7/26/13
Have you seen termites swarming around your Honolulu property? If so, you’re not alone and witnessing a swarm may be the first clue a homeowner has that termites are present on their property. A termite swarm can happen anytime in Hawaii. These insects are especially known for swarming in May and early June, but that’s not necessarily always the case, as year round warm weather means that…Read More
What Are Flying Ants?
7/15/13
Most likely you are no stranger to ants. You’ve seen foraging ants in the kitchen, have spotted these common pests creating mounds in pavement cracks or marching in a line headed for a destination unknown to you. But have you by chance spotted flying ants in or near your home? What are these and why do they have wings when other ants don’t?Read More
What Is Termite Baiting?
7/13/13
Eliminating ground termites from your property can be a very difficult process that should be handled by professionals. One of the most effective means of termite control is termite baiting. Termite baiting allows pest control operators to eliminate existing termite infestations and then goes onto monitor for and prevent future termite activity.Read More
Signs of Subterranean Termites in Hawaii
7/11/13
In nature, subterranean termites are just doing their job, breaking down organic debris. But when they invade our properties, they become a problem for us, causing billions of dollars in damage to our homes and businesses every year. Most of this loss occurs because people never even notice termites and the damage they cause until it is too late and extensive damage to a structure has already…Read More