Termites Archives

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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December 13, 2019

The Oriental Cockroach Is Able To Survive Best In Southeastern US Homes Where They Hide Their Eggs Within Enclosed Indoor Spaces

Multiple species of cockroaches are abundant in Georgia where humidity and wet weather provides them with the conditions they need to thrive. The most common cockroach pests found in homes in the state include German, Oriental, American, brown-banded and brown…

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September 18, 2019

Should Residents Of Georgia Be Worried About The Invasive Formosan Subterranean Termite?

Formosan Subterranean termites were accidentally transported to the United States during the 1960s or possibly as early as the 1940s. Formosan termite colonies were first discovered in the US near a shipping port in southeast Texas, and since then, these…

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June 17, 2019

THREE WAYS HOMEOWNERS ARE INVITING TERMITES INTO THEIR HOME

What attracts termites and prevention tips provided by Bug Busters USA This year, Bug Busters USA and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are working to spread public awareness about termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2019. With spring just around the corner,…

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March 22, 2019

Termites Are Considered A Gift From Nature In Some Regions

Termites Are Considered A Gift From Nature In Some Regions Anthropologists are aware that many different cultures around the world treat particular insect species with reverence. It is becoming common knowledge that insects are consumed by most people in the…

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