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How to Use Spring Cleaning to Prevent Bug Infestations

Warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours are a fabulous way to welcome spring and summer. One sure way to know the season is in full swing is your desire to spring clean. While it may not be the most pleasurable activity, it is almost a ‘tradition’. For years, homeowners have taken down drapes to wash, cleaned out gutters, and decluttered closets. Hidden in the flurry of cleaning that refreshes your home, is an often-missed opportunity to look for pests and…

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Celebrate Mother Nature: What Termites Do for the Environment

We all do our part to protect the environment. We recycle everything we can, combine errands into one trip, and turn off lights when we leave rooms. Did you know that termites help the environment, as well? It’s true. Yes, they do eat a lot of wood, and at times it is in the form of our homes, but their wood-boring abilities are good for more than destruction. Of course, you don’t need their ‘talent’ in your home! Keep these…

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Feeling a Little Twitter-Pated? So Do the Termites!

February is the month of love. It is also a reminder that spring is around the corner, and as the earth renews itself with blossoms, many animals start giving birth. One image that may come to mind is a famous cartoon movie of a little deer and his friends. As they grow older, spring comes about, and they become enamoured with those of the opposite gender. In short, they become twitter-taped as they find their ‘mate.’ Termites go through a…

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Back to Basics: Termites 101 – The Various Types

Fall is the time when kids go back to school. It is also a fantastic time for adults to take a step back and do some learning themselves. How about some insights into the wood-eating insect that causes billions of dollars in damage each year in the United States alone? In this series of articles, we will visit the diligent, relentless termite. You will learn about the different types, their habitat preferences, and reproduction cycles. Why? Because knowledge is power,…

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What Can We Learn from Termites?

Keep your Hayward home safe and the pests at a distance when you enlist the termite treatment services of Times Up Termite. Our highly trained team stands ready to rid your home of the invasive species of wood-boring bugs. We leave Mother Nature where she needs to be – away from your house. Trust us to work hard to help you keep your home free and clear of these homewreckers. It is safe to say that the vast majority of…

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Are You Seeing Drywood Termite Swarmers?

Homeowners have learned to keep an eye out for insects trying to get into their homes. One, in particular, is the termite. Yes, that wood-boring, 24/7 munching bug does reproduce in the spring. However, as fall comes around, termites start to build new colonies, and some continue expanding into the winter. Stay abreast of the wily ways of your home-wrecking enemies and protect your Hayward property with a free termite inspection from Times Up Termite. Our licensed professionals show up…

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Everything You Need to Know about Termites and Fall Swarming

If you know anything about the animal kingdom, you know that reproduction usually occurs in the springtime. Well, at least that is what we like to think. That particular time of year is all about the rebirth of trees and flowers. It’s different if you are a termite. While most species do swarm in the spring, there is no specific time of the year where your home or office building is safe from these wood-eating pests. Fight these pests by…

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An Overview of the Two Most Common Termite Types in California

A sneaky invader is waiting to eat you out of house and home. It has a voracious appetite, reproduces consistently, and finds wood a most delightful dish, even if it is part of your home’s framework. It creeps into structures through the ground or doors and window frames. Even the tiniest crack is an open door when this pest wants to enter. We are talking about termites. For decades, these bugs have been wreaking havoc in the neighborhood of billions…

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Termite Terminology: Terms All Homeowners Should Understand

“You have a termite infestation.” Those are words no homeowner wants to hear. However, the possibility hangs out there, waiting for the right time and place, to come to fruition. After hearing those words, your pest technician will probably go through a litany of terms and options to eradicate your unwanted guests. As your head swims with the news, do you know what they are talking about when they mention mud tubes or subterranean termites? Get in the know with…

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Seal the Deal: Buying a Home with Termite Damage

The joy of finding a new home brings many smiles, giggles, and ecstatic plans for paint, carpet, and where to put the furniture. Some are so giddy with anticipation that they do not consider the ramifications of buying a house with termite damage. Others immediately put on the brakes as their home ownership dreams are dashed. Which is the better option? The answer depends on how badly you want this particular home, the requirements of your lender, and the seller’s…

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