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Fun Fact about Termites: Cool Creatures …But Not in Your Home!

June 12, 2023

Animal fun facts make life enjoyable, and who doesn’t want to ‘wow’ their friends with tidbits of trivia? You can use them to impress the co-worker in the next cubicle or ensure your children think you are the coolest. There is, however, one bug that leaves many people frustrated instead of fascinated—the tiny, tenacious, termite. Termites eat on homes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and cause billions of dollars in damage each year. Without a thorough termite…

These Ants Can Fly! Flying ‘Ants’ Are Most Likely Termites

September 14, 2021

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While cleaning your windows one day, you notice some weird wings on the window sill. As you sweep them up, you see a winged bug fluttering about. At first glance, you may think that you have flying ants, but is that true? Maybe not. It is possible that what you see are termites. These wood chewing bugs wreak havoc on homes across the United States. Recognizing the difference takes a trained eye. More importantly, any time you see bugs in…

Don’t Let Spring Rains and Leaky Pipes Bring on the Termites

March 15, 2021

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Not only does spring bring on the decluttering and cleaning but rains also come along with the season. While flowers and trees enjoy the extra water that comes their way at this time, so do wood-eating pests like termites. The additional rains cause many homes to be extra moist, which is enticing for bugs. It also is an excellent reminder that many areas of your Pleasanton home are wet. You can do much to protect your Pleasanton home, including utilizing…

Back to Basics: Termites 101 – Behavior, Diet, and Habits

November 17, 2020

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Going through the pace of modern life, it is tempting to slow down every once in a while. And that’s a good thing; but it’s difficult to get back to hard work when you’ve taken a break. If you need some inspiration, you only have to look around you. Nature has innumerable examples of hardworking creatures. Squirrels scampering about collecting acorns and all varieties of nuts and berries. Birds gathering up everything they can find to make a comfortable nest.…

An Overview of the Two Most Common Termite Types in California

August 10, 2020

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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…

Know Your Enemy Before You Try to Defeat It!

June 11, 2019

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Bugs all look the same, don’t they? Unless you are an entomologist, you may agree. For the vast majority of us, they all look gross. Yet, each creature has different mandibles, abdomens, and responsibilities in the animal kingdom. Honeybees cross-pollinate flowers. Dung beetles keep excrement at bay. Many are sources of food for larger animals as well. The problem we experience is when outside animals find their way inside and start destroying our houses, apartment buildings, and businesses. Before you…

Will I Need Termite Control for My Oakland Home in Winter?

December 13, 2018

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Will I Need Termite Control for My Oakland Home in Winter? Colder weather means that it is time for Mother Nature’s creatures to wind down and get ready for hibernation; unless you are a termite!Yes, while bears, chipmunks, skunks, bees, snakes, and groundhogs are bedding down, these wood-boring pests show no signs of stopping. Instead of breathing a sigh of relief until summer, homeowners need to keep a sharp eye out for signs of damage even as the temperature drops.…

Foods Termites Love! Is Your Fremont Home their Buffet Table?

October 10, 2018

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The holiday season is fast approaching. Soon parties and entertainment will abound, and so will the food. Imagine sitting down to feast on a couch leg or a platter of newspapers. Sound appetizing? If you were a termite, this scenario might feel like heaven. For a homeowner, it is a nightmare. Don’t think that having a brick or stucco home leaves you safe, either. There is a buffet for these pesky invaders just waiting in the walls of your home…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Termites

July 31, 2018

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Year after year, termites chow down on homes across the country causing billions of dollars in damage. Families across the world find these insects to be serious pests. Wood on top of and inside the structure of homes, as well as, personal belongings are susceptible to the ravenous appetite of these creatures. Sometimes confused with ants, termites differ in their physical makeup, behavior, and biology. They are exciting insects that do benefit the environment. That is when you can get…

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Termites ̶ Understanding Termite Infestation in Berkeley

June 7, 2018

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Termites single-handedly cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the United States. It is incredible how a tiny creature can wreak so much havoc on your home and belongings; yet, these insects from the Crustacean Period help Mother Nature. By eating dead and decaying wood, they assist in the process of decomposition. It seems like they are quite handy – would you agree? The problem occurs when these tiny cellulose eaters get too close to our homes and…