The Life Cycle of a Termite
A termite begins its life cycle when winged productive males and productive females leave their established colonies and begin their swarming mating flight to procreate. After fertilization has taken...
View ArticleYoung Termites
The termite life cycle begins when a fertilized female lays eggs that look like caviar, but are much smaller, white, translucent and ovoid in shape. A new queen will lay approximately two-dozen eggs...
View ArticleTermite Control Methods
Pest control professionals perform inspections and often install monitoring stations within the soil to help them identify subterranean termite infestations. Bait stations replace monitoring stations...
View ArticleConsider Termites When Purchasing a Home
Buying a home is a major investment and the very last thing you want is to have to spend additional money to remove termites from your new home, not to mention the time and stress. Before the deal is...
View ArticleEducation: The Key to Taking Down Termites
There are multiple types of termites. Some common breeds are as follows: Dampwood, Drywood, Formosan, and Subterranean. And the key to taking them down is informing yourself about them and their...
View ArticleDevastating Termite Damage
The damage that can be done to your home by termites can be devastating. Because of their ability to get in through small spaces they can not only damage your walls and support beams, but can also...
View ArticleProtecting Your Boat or Yacht from Termites
Because boats and yachts are constructed of wood, termites can also cause damage to them. Most of the structural supports in modern wood boats are made of a softer wood such as pine, while exterior...
View ArticleIdentifying Termite Signs
It’s important that you educate yourself on indicators of termite infestations. Becoming aware of them will be your first step to protecting your home from termites. Here are a few things you should...
View ArticleReal Estate and Termite Damage: A Bad Combination
If you’re thinking of buying a new home you should also be thinking about termite damage in that new home. Termites aren’t just found in one region – they are widespread throughout the United States....
View ArticleTermites and Their Pesky Behaviors
When it comes to your home, a termites behavior of breaking down dead cellulose material can become a liability rather than a benefit. There are approximately 50 active termite species that exist...
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