Termites are closely grouped and isolated insects that prefer to stay banded together in a colony–preferably inside of the structure they are eating. Due to this behavior, it is difficult to treat for termites in traditional ways as seen with other pests. Â There are many ways to treat against termites and one of the … Read more
Termites are an incredibly difficult pest to get rid of due to their elusive behavior. Like bed bugs, termites are generally hidden from view, spending all their time inside of a wooden structure which is where their colony and nutrient sources are. Due to this behavior, treatment procedures can be mixed in effectiveness due to … Read more
Termites are widely distributed pests and can infest virtually any structure that is made of wood. The common misconception about termites is that they are ground-based insects, which is true, but termites always scout new places to feed and colonize by flying during the mating season, which means they can land and infest any … Read more
When termites invade your home and start feasting on your wood structures and furniture, there is really no better cause for action than to turn to chemicals to destroy them – but there are natural predators of termites. Termites always start in the wild and then seek out moisture and wood, which sometimes leads them … Read more
Termites are herbivorous creatures in that they generally only eat the cellulose that comes from wood and paper products. This behavior can actually serve beneficial purposes in the natural environment, but it is a nightmare when these insects decide to move into homes and eat the very foundations of a house. Termites are generally … Read more
It can be an attractive option when dealing with termites to just want to throw in the towel and sell your house and buy a new one. It is perfectly optional to sell a house that has been damaged with termites, but complete elimination of all colonies and full disclosure is essential if you … Read more
Due to their elusive qualities and behavior, termites are one such pest that sometimes completely passes the attention of a homeowner. It is hard to know if the wood in your home is being devoured by termites simply because they primarily live inside of the wood and rarely venture outside of it. One way to … Read more
Termites primarily gain access to a home through the ground below via support frames that create a bridge from the earth to the home, but these elusive insects can also infest and destroy any wooden object, including furniture, by means of sensory perception through their antennae which seeks out wood. Drywood termites are the most … Read more
In the pest control field, there are few more ubiquitous and proven result-driven products as diatomaceous earth. This white, crystalline powder works by shredding the waxy cuticle on the outside of an insect’s exoskeleton, which causes rapid dehydration and eventual death. DE powder works against a massive number of insects both inside and outside the … Read more
You probably frequently associate termites as being hidden from view and quietly devouring the structure of your very home – and that assumption is correct as these insects use wood as their primary nutrition. Termites have virtually no interest in humans or pets as they feed on wood and organic matter, but that doesn’t mean … Read more
