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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Termites do not discriminate when it comes to eating wood. They will eat pillars, walls, furniture, and even the floors. The sooner you recognize a termite infestation, the more damage you prevent. All you need to do is to keep an eye out for signs of a termite infestation. In
One of the few signs that will tip you off to the presence of a drywood termite infestation are exit or evacuation holes found on the surface of the wood. These holes are used to kick-out any waste out of the colony, or for swarmers to exit the colony when
Are Termite Treatments Safe? Termite treatments are used to eradicate infestations from the home, and they are very effective. However, some people are concerned about the safety of using these treatments, and about any health risks that they may pose. In this article, we’re going to go over the different
The Western Drywood Termite’s Social Habits, Survivability In Desert Areas, And Their Ability To Exploit Human Activity Them Particularly Resistant To Control Measures Several termite pests of homes and buildings can be found in Texas, especially in central and southern areas of the state where high humidity levels provide several
Protection and prevention are key to avoiding encounters with dangerous pests. Enjoy a pest-free summer with these five tips: Look for Breeding Grounds: Eliminate areas of standing water around the yard, as mosquitoes only need half an inch of water to breed — that’s the size of a bottle cap!
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