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Termite Control

What Homeowners Need To Know About Termite Baits

Termite control is an ever-evolving practice, with new and more efficient methods coming out every few years. One of these relatively new methods that came into use recently is known as the termite bait or termite baiting system. Let’s take a look at this control method and some details about

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Termite Control

Can Termites Damage Drywall?

Drywall is a very accessible and very easy to install material. However, because it is made out of materials that contain cellulose, it can actually be a draw for termites and a target for infestation. Signs that you have termites in your drywall It may take some time before termite

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Pest Control

The Damage Caused By Subterranean Termites

Each year, subterranean termites cause over $5 billion in damage across the US. They are by far the most damaging domestic pest species in the country, and they are able to cause so much damage because of how they build their colonies under the ground. In this article, we’re going

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Pest Control

What Attracts Subterranean Termites To The Home?

Different pest infestations start for different reasons. Rats for example, will be drawn to garbage, pet food, and leaky pipes, while ants will be drawn to sugary spills and other food crumbs. But what draws subterranean termites to the home? In this article, we’re going to look at the causes

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Pest Control

How To Identify Termites

If you ever notice an insect that looks like an ant crawling in your home, you may be wondering if you are actually dealing with termites. You are not. Termite workers rarely leave their colonies, because they cannot survive outside. Termites need a lot of moisture around them in order

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Termite Control

How To Get Rid Of Termites For Good

Termites are the most destructive pests that you can have to deal with, and dealing with them once is bad enough, but what if you still have to worry about reinfestation? After all, termites create new colonies each year, and they can slowly spread over a territory even after they’ve

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Pest Control

Commonly Asked Questions About Termites

Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the US. They wreak havoc on the wooden structures of the home, often causing thousands of dollars in damages if they go undetected for too long. If you are living in an area that is prone to termite infestations, your best

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Termite Control

The Super Subterranean Termite Species Infesting America

Homeowners and pest control specialists have come across a species of termites that can only be referred to as super termites. The “super termite” nickname comes from the fact that these termites will eat through wood very aggressively, to the point where they can consume an entire foot-long 2×4 in

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Termite Control

Everything You Need To Know About Flying Termites

As the weather warms up and spring rolls around, humidity levels start to rise. This creates the perfect conditions for termite swarms, which are composed of flying reproductive termites that are looking to start new nests. These termites are known as swarmers, and they can be an indication that you

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Termite Control

Do Termites Bite?

Termites are social insects that live in large colonies and eat wood. Given the fact that they eat wood, it would not be a stretch to assume that they have a very powerful bite. However, their bites are extremely rare, and even when they happen, they are not dangerous to

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Everything You Need To Know About Termite Baiting Systems

Termite baiting systems work by killing workers in termite colonies slowly. Termites are smart insects. If they come across a poison that kills termites right away, other termites will not only not eat the poison, they will also stay away from the area. Some termite baits take advantage of this

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