Termites cost homeowners in the U.S. over 5 billion dollars each year. And according to the USDA, homeowners spend at least 2 billion dollars on Formosan termites damage alone. Formosan … Read more
A termite inspection is when a professional inspector visits a building to look for evidence of termites. The inspector will look at the entire structure and as well as the … Read more
Every two to six years, a mature termite colony will allow flying termites to leave their nest and mate. If you see flying termites in your home, it’s an indication … Read more
There are three main types of termites found in the US: Subterranean, Drywood, and Dampwood. Under these main types are dozens of termite species subtypes. Each one is unique in … Read more
Termite treatment can vary from several hundred to several thousand dollars. In general, small localized infestation will cost you between $500 and $1200. Subterranean termites treatments such as liquid soil … Read more
Orange oil is one of the most effective natural solutions for killing Drywood termite infestation. In one study, orange oil delivered a 94% mortality rate on Drywood termites. In another … Read more
The short answer: termites will eat anything that has cellulose including wood, linen, paper and cardboard. But just like us, termites prefer to eat certain foods more than others. In … Read more
A mature termite colony of 60,000 termites can eat about ten pounds of wood per month. Ten pounds is equivalent to about three feet of wood. That means 60,000 termites … Read more
Termite queens are one of the most fascinating insect species on the planet. They have enormous abdomens which can lay one egg every 15 seconds. Unfortunately, these egg-machine is also … Read more
We all know that prevention is better than cure. And when it comes to termites, nothing can be more true. Termites are one of the most difficult pests to identify … Read more