Category: Wood Boring Organisms

termite damaged wood
What are the differences between termite damage vs. wood rot?
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 …
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How to protect your home from termites this spring
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 …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Termites
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 …
ant vs termite
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CARPENTER ANTS & TERMITES
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 …
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CARPENTER ANTS: IDENTIFY THEM TO GET RID OF THEM
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 …
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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF TERMITE INFESTATION?
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 …
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What are the most termite-infested cities in the USA?
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 …
formosan termite
Formosan Subterranean Termite: a destructive species
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 …
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How to spot termites during termite swarming season
Different types of termites exist, and it is important to know how to differentiate them from one another in order to better react during their extermination. First and foremost, termites are categorized into 3 distinct castes: the soldiers – …