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…
Warmer weather encourages people to get out and about. For many people across the country, changing the seasons into summer is welcoming. Even in more temperate climates, there is just something about the calendar turning from spring to summer that encourages people and animals to come out of their homes. One resident of the animal kingdom loves all seasons and will happily eat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The termite doesn’t sleep or slumber through the cooler…
Termites cause billions of dollars of damage each year. They chew through mural wallpaper, floor joists, attic rafters, and furniture. They are equal opportunity destroyers. It’s not their fault. They do precisely what Mother Nature intended. However, because they infiltrate places where humans live, they also pose a health risk to the inhabitants. The best way to prevent these pests from tearing down your home is to invest in regular termite inspections of your Union City home. This will keep…
You have fought the good fight. After much struggle, you have defeated the pesky termite. No longer will this wood-chewing pest make a meal out of your house. At least, you want to believe this. However, termites don’t realize when you have hung out the ‘No Vacancy’ sign. They will reappear and re-infest your home, and there isn’t much you can do about it. Or is there? The reality is that your battle at a pest-free home will only be…
Do you play Hide and Seek with your children or grandchildren? They run into another room and hide while you count and then try to find them. It’s a fun game for humans. There is nothing fun about the game when the one’s hiding are termites. These wood-boring bugs love to hide in your floor joists and rafters. The problem is these pests are extremely skilled at covering their tracks and staying hidden. When they are ultimately found, they have…
Termites cause damage to homes all year long. If they infest your house, they will continue to eat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Yet, they also have slightly different habits depending on the season. Spring seems to be the most active time for these pests. Summer months bring some issues to a colony. Fall is a perfect time for swarming for some types of these bugs, and winter is a little less hectic but still busy. So…
When you think of the swarmers, what comes to your mind? For those in the pest control industry, it represents thousands of bugs taking over your home. Yet, the term means more than an existing group of pests. It means that a colony of termites breaks off into chunks, enabling more and more termite babies (i.e., larvae) to be born. The more that are hatched, the more trouble your structure may face. In other words, swarmers mean big problems for…
Your home should be the place where you feel safe and comfortable. It is where you raise a family and make memories. You need to care for your abode at different times, either through cleaning, preventative maintenance, or renovations. These are steps expected in homeownership. There is one item of concern that many owners fail to take seriously. That is, the ramifications of a termite infestation. The reasons for avoiding this topic might vary, but the results of letting these…
No one likes to be at the mercy of another person, least of all be at the mercy of a bug. Yet, termites keep families under their wood-chewing control, causing billions of dollars in damage throughout the United States. You don’t have to fall victim to home wreckers with voracious appetites. There are many things you can do to ensure your residence is less enticing to a wood chewer. One such move is to enlist the services of a reliable…
Bugs are never fun to have in your home. Many are harmless like the stink bug, which wants a warm place to live but leaves their aroma hanging in the air. Roaches give many homeowners the shivers. One type of pest that not only takes over your home but can also destroy it, is the termite. These are wood eaters. They love all things cellulose, including your rafters and floor joists. If left to their own appetites, they will be…