Termites Archives

April 8, 2024

Understanding Termite Season: Tips to Help You Prepare

Termites are notorious for causing significant damage to homes and structures, leading to costly repairs. Homeowners should be aware of termite season, which depending on where you live can be more than once per year. During termite season, termites are…

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March 5, 2024

A Closer Look: Termite Species in the Southeastern United States

If you're living in the Southeastern United States, termites might be a word that sends a shiver down your spine, and for a good reason. These relentless creatures are not just any pest; they pose a significant risk to the…

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February 4, 2024

Important Questions to ask my pest control company about termite inspections

Annual termite inspections are an important way that homeowners can prevent property damage. Pest management professionals undergo training to identify termite damage, as well as risk factors that could lead to an infestation. To ensure a comprehensive assessment of the…

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January 21, 2024

5 Signs You Have A Termite Infestation and Its Time To Call In The Professionals

Termites are one of the most destructive pests that can invade your home. They can cause serious damage to the wooden structures of your home, and if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs. Being able to identify the signs…

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February 22, 2021

What is termite season?

What is termite season? And when is it? While termites can cause damage or infest a home at any time of the year, they have specific swarming seasons when the odds of an infestation are higher. Most subterranean termite species…

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January 4, 2021

The Asian Subterranean Termite

As beautiful as Florida is, for some reason, it is also a huge draw for invasive species. This makes the state a great environment in which entomologists can study invasive species and what makes them attracted to a certain area.…

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November 30, 2020

Why Does The United States Contain An Unusually High Number Of Invasive Termites?

Within the last century, six non-native termites have established an invasive presence within the state of Florida. This makes the state of Florida home to the greatest number of invasive termites when compared to all other US states, followed closely…

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September 8, 2020

Termites Are The Most Selfless Insects In Existence

Termites Are The Most Selfless Insects In Existence There is no doubt that we humans appreciate selfless behavior when it is coming from others. However, it is hard to deny that selfish behavior often wins out over altruistic behavior in…

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August 2, 2020

Sentricon: Augmented Reality Video

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=-fIdExnrHWE&feature=emb_title[/embed] There are a few specific questions that homeowners consistently ask during their initial conversations with a Certified Sentricon Specialist. For instance, “how do the termites find the stations” or “does the termite bait attract termites to my house. The…

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April 26, 2020

25% Of Atlanta Homes Are Infested With Cockroaches, And Termites Are Becoming Particularly Problematic Pests In Savannah

Insect pests like cockroaches and flies are abundant in big cities where they can easily locate discarded foods and shelter where rotting organic matter provides them with ideal living conditions. For example, the sizable American cockroach thrives in urban sewer…

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