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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 15, 2021

The Top Termite Species Found in The U.S.

Nobody wants to find out that their house or place of work is infested by termites. While we would all like to prevent all possibilities of an infestation, we must acknowledge that prevention starts with awareness. Termite infestations can be…

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October 12, 2020

How Did The Highly Destructive And Invasive Formosan Subterranean Termite Become Established In Georgia

There is no way to know for sure how non-native Formosan subterranean termites (FST) arrived in the United States, but most experts believe that the termite pests were first brought into Texas on military vessels that departed from southeast Asia…

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August 5, 2020

Why Extremely Destructive “Super Termite” Hybrids May Soon Become Established In Georgia

Georgia is home to a relatively high number of both subterranean and drywood termite species that are known pests of woodwork. The most common and destructive termite pest species in Georgia is the native eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes), followed…

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June 5, 2020

Which Termite Pest Species Are Responsible For The Majority Of Termite Infestations In Georgia Homes

Termites are the most destructive, and therefore, the most economically costly pests of homes and buildings in the US. Around 3,000 termite species have been documented worldwide, and each species belongs to one of three groups. These three groups are…

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February 28, 2020

How To Easily Determine If A Home’s Crawl Space Foundation Invites Subterranean Termites

Crawl space homes are abundant in Georgia, and they remain popular for a variety of reasons. Crawl space homes allow plumbing and other utilities to be accessed with relative ease, and they can be inspected more thoroughly than basement and…

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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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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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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 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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A Closer Look: Termite Species in the Southeastern United States

The Top Termite Species Found in The U.S.

How Did The Highly Destructive And Invasive Formosan Subterranean Termite Become Established In Georgia

Why Extremely Destructive “Super Termite” Hybrids May Soon Become Established In Georgia

Which Termite Pest Species Are Responsible For The Majority Of Termite Infestations In Georgia Homes

How To Easily Determine If A Home’s Crawl Space Foundation Invites Subterranean Termites

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

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

Which Structural Lumber Treatments Effectively Prevent Drywood Termite Attacks

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

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