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January 20, 2020

The Most And Least Effective Types Of Subterranean Termite Barriers

The southeastern Gulf Coast states see the greatest amount of termite-related property damage of all regions in the United States. This is largely due to the fact that the wet and humid climate in the southeast allows subterranean termite workers…

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December 18, 2019

Everything Georgia Homeowners Need To Know About The Common Southeastern Drywood Termite

Termites are divided into three groups known as subterranean, drywood and dampwood species. Subterranean termites are appropriately named, as they dwell beneath the ground surface where they feed on cellulose contained within decaying and usually fibrous forms of plant matter,…

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December 2, 2019

Why Georgia Homes Become More Vulnerable To Termite Infestations Following Bouts Of Rainfall During The Fall Season

It is well known that subterranean termites require high-moisture conditions within their soil habitat in order to survive, so it may not come as a surprise to learn that rainfall stimulates foraging activity among workers. This means that worker termites…

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November 13, 2019

Can Subterranean Termites, And Termite Swarms Pose A Threat To Homes In Georgia During The Winter Season?

The southeast US is the most termite-heavy region of the United States, and this is largely due to the hospitable subtropical climate in the region. The humid and relatively mild winter temperatures in Georgia allow termites to remain active pests…

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November 4, 2019

A Renowned Scientist Draws Attention To An Amazing Termite Mound On Twitter

A Renowned Scientist Draws Attention To An Amazing Termite Mound On Twitter Termites are not the most interesting of animals as far as most people are concerned. This is largely due to how tiny termites are in body size. We…

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October 3, 2019

Why Are Drywood Termite Infestations Particularly Difficult To Control

Termite pest activity is heavy in Georgia due to the relatively high number of both native and non-native termite species that inhabit the state. Multiple subterranean and drywood termite species regularly infest houses and other structures in all areas of…

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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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September 12, 2019

Which Structural Lumber Treatments Effectively Prevent Drywood Termite Attacks

Several drywood termite species, both native and invasive, inhabit the state of Georgia where they frequently establish infestations within homes. Subterranean termites leave several signs of their presence within a home, namely mud tubes on foundations. Mud tubes are often…

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August 22, 2019

How To Keep Crawl Spaces Dry In Order To Prevent Termite Infestations

Termites infest homes in all states within the contiguous US, but the amount of termite activity, as well as the number of termite species is particularly high in the southeast US. This is because the humid subtropical climate in the…

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August 7, 2019

Are Modern Homes Always Made Of Structural Lumber That Has Been Treated To Resist Termite Attacks?

Since termite pest activity in the United States causes billions of dollars in damage to structural wood each year, it seems reasonable to make lumber resistant to termite attacks. For the past several years, many studies have aimed to determine…

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The Most And Least Effective Types Of Subterranean Termite Barriers

Everything Georgia Homeowners Need To Know About The Common Southeastern Drywood Termite

Why Georgia Homes Become More Vulnerable To Termite Infestations Following Bouts Of Rainfall During The Fall Season

Can Subterranean Termites, And Termite Swarms Pose A Threat To Homes In Georgia During The Winter Season?

A Renowned Scientist Draws Attention To An Amazing Termite Mound On Twitter

Why Are Drywood Termite Infestations Particularly Difficult To Control

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

Which Structural Lumber Treatments Effectively Prevent Drywood Termite Attacks

How To Keep Crawl Spaces Dry In Order To Prevent Termite Infestations

Are Modern Homes Always Made Of Structural Lumber That Has Been Treated To Resist Termite Attacks?

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