Many people first learn about termite treatment after the insects have been found invading their homes. While post-infestation treatment is effective at getting rid of termites, it’s even better to prevent infestations from ever occurring. That way, the termites don’t have a chance to eat important wooden structural elements such as house frames and trim. Fortunately, there are termite treatments designed to prevent infestation before it occurs. These treatments typically include a baiting program. Which types of baits are used depends on…

Termite repair Repairing termite damage can be costly, especially when it reaches the core of structural infestation. The amount of money that goes into that type of remediation can reach five figures, if on the severe side or left untreated. But for many people, the cost of repairing their home is far greater than giving up, and is especially true in situations where termites may not have breached the gates, and remain outside the home. Here are some tips on…

For most homeowners, a pest is a pest. But for proper termite treatment, knowing the difference between two similar looking pests is key to remediation. Especially when both have a very similar appearance, as is the case of flying ants and flying termites. Because knowing the difference, can mean your house. In this blog, we’ll outline the key similarities and differences of these two similar (in appearance) pests with three keys to be aware of.   1. Antenna Shape Any…

Just because you don’t notice signs of termites doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a termite  inspection performed on a regular basis. Regular termite inspections can help you catch an infestation before there is widespread damage, thereby saving you a great deal of money in repairs. Here are some things to keep in mind during an inspection. Termite inspectors have to be licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board, which is a division of the Department of Consumer Affairs. You can contact…

Termite Repair Myths Dispelled Myth #1: Having scrap wood lying around my yard will give termites something else to feast on, so they won’t necessarily invade my home. Fact: Just because you have scrap wood lying around doesn’t mean termites won’t eventually make their way into your home, especially if the wood is located very close to its foundation. Myth #2: Termites not only cause damage to wood, but they can eat through concrete as well Fact: Termites ingest only…