It is no secret that termites are born to destroy. The havoc an active colony can wreak on a wooden structure often goes undetected until significant damage has been done. The French military leader, Napoléon Bonaparte learned this the hard way when one of the …
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When you think about termites, the first kind that comes to mind is probably subterranean termites, which live below ground and tunnel their way towards your home. However, there is another type of termite that’s quite common along the west coast: drywood termites. Here are …
Read Full ArticleHave you ever wondered what information you actually receive when you have a termite inspection done? While you’ve probably been told you’ll receive a WDI report (a.k.a. NPMA-33), what is this? So many questions you need answers for so you know what you’re being told. …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspections There are so many things to be done before purchasing a home, and one of the things that you might not have thought about is hiring a professional for a termite inspection. In fact, you might think that this type of thing will be …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspections Think you’re safe from termites because you don’t live in a house constructed of wood? Think again! No matter the type of home you live in, you’re susceptible to these nasty, little bugs. They will feed on your wood frames, wooden cabinets, any …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspections Termites are dangerous insects to find living in your home. They can quickly cause massive amounts of damage to your property, which causes the need for major repairs to be completed. If you suspect you have termites living in your home, it is …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspections The majority of Americans aspire to own their own homes. However, it takes most of us three decades or more to reach that point in life. Why so long? It’s a no-brainer really. Generally, it takes a confluence of fortuitous events in order …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspections What could be more destructive than a tornado, a hurricane, a flood? What could cause such damage to a home and still not be covered by traditional homeowners insurance policies? Surely the source of such catastrophic consequences must be a mythological figure of …
Read Full ArticleTermite Inspection for a Deck As a homeowner getting ready for summer, you want to make sure your deck is in good repair and free of termites. While you may think your home is termite proof, also consider your deck before it becomes a danger. …
Read Full ArticleCalifornia may be more than 3,600 kilometers from the State of Florida, as the snowbird flies. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have something in common with the Sunshine State. It’s a common foe, termites. And if scientists are correct, both states could see an …
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