Do you think of your home as your castle? Are you ready to battle any foe that attempts to breach the walls? A wood-chewing pest may be infiltrating your secure fortress, and you wouldn’t know it. They are stealthy and are happy to wreak havoc on your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By the time they are done, they can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your structure, and that’s before you realize they are…
Your home is your castle; you will do anything necessary to keep it clean and well-kept. You mow the lawn, clean the inside, keep the temperature comfortable and the air clean, and make needed repairs to keep your fortress in good condition for your family’s safety and enjoyment. One enemy can infiltrate your abode without you knowing it, set up their war room headquarters, and conduct guerilla warfare on the wood within. You guessed right—the tiny, but mighty termite! Termites…
You hear about pests infesting homes. Each year wood-chewing insects do billions of dollars in damage to houses. Given that most commercial buildings are regularly cleaned and maintained, it’s easy to assume they may be immune to the effects of bugs like termites. That is far from true. Even with well-maintained landscaping and structures, these relentless bugs will infest any space that offers the right ingredients to encourage their colonization. An experienced and reliable termite treatment company can ensure your…
Buying a new home is a dream come true for many people. It’s part of the American Dream and gives homeowners a sense of pride. When you are in the market for a new home, you may have a list of must-haves and would-be-nice-to-have items. Should you turn down that perfect Pleasanton abode if there has been evidence of damage after a termite inspection? The answer isn’t necessarily clear-cut. Once you know the pros and cons of purchasing a residence…
What do you know about termites? Most people understand that these are wood-eating bugs that cause thousands of dollars in damage to homes. That’s true. They are also known as Mother Nature’s cleaners in the wild. Yet, for years, homeowners have tried to fight these pests, keep them from invading structures, and remain where they belong. If you have an infestation, you will want them out immediately. That’s when you call the professionals to conduct a termite inspection of your…
The animal kingdom is filled with a vast array of beasts. Some are strong and impressive, like the lion. There are fish as big as ocean liners in the sea—few live in isolation. Instead, most live in different types of groups, such as pods, prides, or colonies. One animal that thrives in a colony is the termite. These tiny wood-chewing tanks are Mother Nature’s cellulose cleaning crew. For homeowners, they are a threat to a home, wreaking havoc wherever they…
Termites cause billions of dollars in damage to homes across the U.S. The good news is that regular inspections help prevent many infestations. You can enjoy your bug-free house without being concerned with the potential damage termites bring. Yet, there are those times when Mother Nature’s cellulose chewers win, and your property comes under attack. What do you do when these pesky bugs have taken up residence in your foundation, walls, and attic? The first step should be to contact…
Moving into a new home is exciting. It is an opportunity to begin a new adventure in a new neighborhood. Part of the transition includes packing belongings into boxes and loading them into a moving truck. You may decide to pare down your items to reduce clutter. After all, why should you take all that extra stuff with you? One thought you may not have considered is whether you may be carrying more than clothes, dishes, furniture, and other essentials…
Spring cleaning is a hallmark of the changing seasons from winter to spring. Many homeowners put on their work clothes, roll up their sleeves, and get busy cleaning, decluttering, and airing out their houses. August and September mark the unofficial transition of the seasons from hot, lazy days to the fast-paced school week. Families head to the store about this time to purchase new school supplies, clothes, and shoes. While putting crayons, paper, pens, and markers into new backpacks, why…
People and animals react to the seasons in different ways. For example, some species eat from spring through fall so that they can sleep all winter. Others manage to eke out survival by working during the warm weather to hide food for the cold weather. Then there is the SUPERMAN-like termite. These bugs don’t sleep, nor do they store away food. Instead, the workers in the colony will eat all day long every day of the year. This resilient bug…