Category: Wood Boring Organisms

As the spring temperatures slowly rise into the summer heat, it’s important to remember that these are ideal conditions for termite to swarm. Remaining nearly incognito as they feed on cellulose-based materials in the home, termites are some of the …

Although it still feels like winter in many corners of the U.S., it is essential to remember that termite season is almost perpetual. While termites may be active all year round (state depending), they are most visible during swarming season …

When it comes to the wood found in and around the home, it is imperative to understand the different elements that can cause considerable damage. Rather than playing detective, it is helpful to know how to look at signs and …

As we slowly settle into spring with a gentle rise in temperatures and the additional hours of sunlight, the need to spring clean has us dusting off and clearing out all the nooks and crannies of our homes, and rightfully …

As Termite Awareness Week has just ended and with swarming season on the horizon, all this chatter about termites may have you wanting to know more about these troublesome critters and how they destroy your home. Like anything else, it’s …

Knowing how to differentiate between a carpenter ant and a termite will help you distinguish the damages they can both cause and could even help you prevent them from damaging a home. PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CARPENTER ANTS & TERMITES A …

Carpenter ants are found in different regions of the world, including both North America and Europe. A lot of people mistake termites for carpenter ants and vice versa even though they possess different physical characteristics and behaviors. Identification of a …

If you live in a city where termites are most common, there are some signs that can help you detect if termites are infesting your home. Termites can cause disastrous damages if they are not detected in time. TOP SIGNS …

The warmer the temperature, the more active the termites are and the more they infest your home. Naturally, some locations in the USA are more humid and warmer than others, which also means these areas are more susceptible to termite …

The Formosan Subterranean termite, scientifically known as Coptotermes formosanus, is the most destructive termite species due to its colony size. The Formosan termites come from Asia and arrived in the USA in the 1950s. Formosan termites are invasive …