Termite Control

What are Subterranean Termites? There are two species of termites present in Utah: the eastern subterranean and the arid-land subterranean termites. Just as their name implies, subterranean termites forgo building above-ground mounds in favor of extensive underground colonies. Organized around a king and an egg-laying queen that can live up to 25 years, the colony extends through mud tubes that … Read More

Houston Termite Control – Signs of Termite Infestation As scavengers feeding on paper, wood and other cellulose-containing materials, termites are useful for replenishing nutrients to the soil. But when termites infest homes and other structures, the damage they leave behind can be extensive, serious and costly to repair. For specifics on how to identify Texas-based termites review the termite-specific Preventive … Read More

For anyone who has had an infestation, the mere mention of termites likely produces shivers. Sure, the critters are an essential part of the ecosystem, but they are also incredibly destructive when they venture into businesses and homes. Facing the prospect of thousands of dollars in repairs, homeowners and business owners in Nevada benefit from learning how to identify an … Read More

Termites: How do you know if they are in your home? Termites are not easy to spot. They prefer the soft inner layers of wood in the construction materials used in homes, fencing and other structures rather than the outer ones. There are ways to spot them, but you need to go outside to look. Here are a few of … Read More

 How to Tell if Your Home has Termites Termites are winged, ant-like insects that live in the wooden parts of a building. They can be found in the floor, sub-flooring, roof, support columns, or even in the sheetrock. Termites are more common in some areas of the country than others, and they can cause severe damage to your home by … Read More

  A skill that is imperative to keeping your home safe and secure, learning to identify termite swarmers around your home can save you a wealth of trouble and turmoil. A helpful skill for home and business owners alike, if you are looking for information on how to identify termite swarmers near your home, keep reading. Physical Characteristics of Termites  … Read More

  Subterranean termites live on wood, and create mud tubes to get from one location to the next. They have colonies underground but can reach above-ground food sources through their tunnels. The swarmers have wings, can be up to a 1/2 inch long and are dark brown to black. The soldiers and the workers are cream colored without wings. Worker termites are about 1/4 … Read More

Utah is famed for its sunny skies, picturesque mountain views, and diverse terrain. As spring and even more beautiful weather conditions approach, homeowners in Sandy, Utah should be aware of the seasonal menace that can cost thousands in repairs. Termites show up when you least expect and are never welcome guests. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips you can … Read More

Termites – that word probably just makes you cringe as a homeowner. First off, any pest is a nuisance. However, these creatures only get to be about 1/2 inch in length, but they’re big trouble. One example is the desert subterranean termites of Phoenix. The unusually high moisture level and the abundance of structures consisting of wood make the metropolitan area of … Read More

Don’t let termites turn your home into an all-you-can eat buffet! A part of the cockroach family, termites are stealth insects that can wreak havoc on your property, and lead to thousands of dollars being spent for damages. You have to be vigilant in making sure that they do not invade your home or exterior. This means being able to identify the … Read More

Buying or selling a home is an enormous transaction. It’s likely the biggest one you’ll ever make! It’s important to do your due diligence and have an inspection. However, you’ll also need one just for termites. How Common Are Termites? Termites are more common than you might think. They’re the largest threat to wooden homes, more than flooding or fires. … Read More

Drywood Termite (Cryptotermes cavifrons Banks) Characteristics Three primary caste: Reproductives Drywood termites have swarmers or alates that vary in body color. These reproductives can be dark brown to light yellow-tan. Their wings have an almost clear to smokey gray that contains distinctive veins. Reproductives are about 7/16 inches long including their wings. The main reproductives are the king and queen, … Read More

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

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

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

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