When it comes to termite pest species, two come out on top by far in terms of the damage that they do to the home. These two species are the subterranean and the drywood termites. Let’s take a closer look…
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…
The Appearance Of Termites You see some insects crawling around the home, and you’re wondering: “What if they’re not ants? What if they’re termites?” Well, the good news is that they’re not termites. Termite workers will almost never leave the…
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…
In North America, you have over 50 termite species, and these species can be split into three categories – subterranean, drywood and dampwood. Each group has its own behavior and environmental requirements, which determine where it will set up its…
We are all aware of the damage that termites can cause inside of a building, but what about outside it? Termites eat cellulose, and this substance is found in wood and plant roots, so the insects do not mind infesting…
Termites can be ravenous, but sometimes it’s hard to estimate how much damage they can actually do. After all, they are reclusive insects that rarely, if ever, see daylight. This makes it hard to believe that they are as destructive…
Whenever we build or buy a house, we imagine a comfortable and happy life with our loved ones in it. And we don’t want anything to happen to our lovely home at any cost. But termites can turn your happy…
