Subterranean termites (Reticulitermes flavipes) Most species of subterranean termites in North America belong to the widespread genus Reticulitermes species, Coptotermes species, and Heterotermes species. Characteristics Subterranean termites can be blamed for the destruction of structures since they have the ability to create structural infestations. The presence of annual flights can indicate that an infestation may be at hand. Just like … Read More
Ant Infestation vs. Termite Infestation
No one in their right mind would want either an ant infestation or a termite infestation in their home. Their presence cost millions of dollars every year in home damage, thus posing a threat to the integrity of the home. But, what are the difference between an ant infestation and a termite infestation? And, how would one know if there … Read More
5 Signs of a Termite Infestation
A termite infestation is one of the worst problems your home can have. These pests create major property damage if left untreated and undetected. Termites can remain undetected for a long time since they burrow from the inside out of a wooden structure. They can easily survive where there is moisture, soil, wood or materials that are made of cellulose. … Read More
4 Ways to Prevent Termites in Your Home
Termites annually cost $1 billion in damage in the United States. Subterranean termites in particular, can travel underground in soil and can eat wood, roots, or processed cellulose materials like paper and cardboard. They can tunnel through foam insulation or chew through some thin plastics. While termites eat and live in wood, which is what our homes are built on, … Read More
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Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your businesses and homes this spring.
The Importance of Termite Inspection for Home Buyers
When purchasing or refinancing a new home or building, most lending institutions will require a termite inspection to know if the property has been damaged by termites or other wood destroying insects. If the home has any structural damage, the lending company will require the property to be treated and any structural damage be repaired by a license termite control … Read More
Why You Need a Termite Inspection for Real Estate Transactions
Termite Inspections and the Law Real estate transactions require termite inspection first before the process of buying a house can be possible. It is very important for a real estate property to pass pest inspection because this will determine if loaning companies will lend the buyer some money for the house. Depending on each state, lending companies require an inspection done … Read More
Understanding How Termites Eat Homes
The damage caused by termites can be very costly especially if the problem is not solved right away. Termites can inflict more than $3 billion worth of damage nationwide to homes each year. And, to add more insult to injury, termites are very hard to see until they have finally made a great damage to the structure. Termites will crawl … Read More