In order to remove termite infestations, certain treatment methods have to be used, and all of these treatments contain chemicals in one shape or another. But how safe are these chemicals and do they pose a health threat? Wood treatments…
Termite colonies are complex social structures that serve the purpose of propagating the species. At the center of every colony is the queen, and she is surrounded by workers, soldiers and a special caste known as the reproductives. Every queen…
When it comes to protecting your home against subterranean termite infestations, you cannot go wrong with the chemical barrier. Excellent for both prevention and control, the chemical barrier has been in use for decades against these pests. In this article,…
When it comes to damage that can be caused to the home, two pest species come out as clear winners – the subterranean and the drywood termites. In this article, we’re going to cover these two species and what sets…
A subterranean termite infestation can set you back thousands of dollars, so knowing what attracts these termites to your home, and what you can do to lower the odds of an infestation can save you a lot of money. Let’s…
Drywood and dampwood termite infestations are generally lighter than those caused by subterranean termites. These two species will have to build an entirely new colony whenever they infest a piece of wood, as opposed to the subterranean termites, which already…
How Termites Deal With Their Dead Termite colonies have millions of members, so the questions that rise about how they handle their dead can have some interesting answers. When termites die, their bodies emit special pheromones which let other members…
Spring brings renewal, warmer weather and the beauty of flowers. However, it is also the start of the pest season since most insects will be coming out of hibernation. And yes, this includes termites. As the weather gets warmer and…
Most termite infestations come from subterranean termites, and these infestations are easier to detect than infestations caused by drywood termites. This is because subterranean termites will have to travel from the ground to the wood, so they have to build…
Drywood termites get their name from the fact that they infest wood that is very low in moisture content and generally undecayed. They also do not need to infest wood that is in direct contact or close to the ground,…
The most common species of termites in home infestations, the subterranean termites, can build huge colonies with millions of members that can just tear through wood. They are active 24/7, so they can do damage pretty fast, and if left…
