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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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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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July 24, 2019

Why Experts Struggle To Maintain An Accurate Number Of Termite Pest Species Within Georgia?

There exists much confusion concerning the termite species that have become established within Georgia. This is understandable for many reasons. First of all, subterranean termites dwell within a habitat that is located beneath the ground’s surface and within natural or…

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July 19, 2019

Regularly Inspecting A Home For Sources Of Moisture-Retention Can Be Enough To Prevent Termite Infestations

Some insect pest species are more difficult to eradicate from homes than others. In some infestation cases, pests may invade homes in order to gain easier access to food sources. Ants, peridomestic cockroach species, and flies often establish a lasting-indoor…

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June 18, 2019

An Artist Illustrates How Termites Can Be Useful For Mining Operations

As far as most people are concerned, there is nothing beneficial about termites. Very few people will claim to have an appreciation for termites. Of course, termites do perform essential ecological duties that help to maintain the proper balance of…

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June 6, 2019

How Did The Non-Native West Indian Drywood Termite Species Spread Into Georgia?

The eastern subterranean termite is responsible for most of the structural damages inflicted by termites in the state of Georgia. Two other subterranean termite species, R. virginicus and R. hageni, follow the eastern subterranean termite in terms of total annual…

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May 23, 2019

Are Pest Control Professionals Required To Inspect Certain Areas Of A Home For Termite Damage?

At the moment, termites are the most problematic insect pests in Georgia. This comes as no surprise, as this time of year sees the greatest size and frequency of termite swarms in the state. If you see what appear to…

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January 22, 2019

An Invasive Drywood Termite Species May Make Its Way Into The USA

Most drywood termite species come from the Cryptotermes genus. This particular genus has been studied extensively and the drywood termites of this genus are the most economically significant of all drywood termites, as they are known for causing extensive damages…

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January 18, 2019

The Unusually Abundant Amount Of Feces Produced By This Termite Species Can Be A Slipping Hazard To Humans

In the United States, and most other countries in the world, subterranean termites inflict far more damage to manmade structures than both drywood and dampwood termite species. But one particular drywood termite species, Cryptotermes brevis, is the most frequently introduced…

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

Why Are Drywood Termite Infestations Particularly Difficult To Control

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

Why Experts Struggle To Maintain An Accurate Number Of Termite Pest Species Within Georgia?

Regularly Inspecting A Home For Sources Of Moisture-Retention Can Be Enough To Prevent Termite Infestations

An Artist Illustrates How Termites Can Be Useful For Mining Operations

How Did The Non-Native West Indian Drywood Termite Species Spread Into Georgia?

Are Pest Control Professionals Required To Inspect Certain Areas Of A Home For Termite Damage?

An Invasive Drywood Termite Species May Make Its Way Into The USA

The Unusually Abundant Amount Of Feces Produced By This Termite Species Can Be A Slipping Hazard To Humans

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