6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Termites They Don’t SleepTermite workers—the ones chewing through your house—never sleep. They work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s how a creature barely the size of a grain of rice can turn a solid rafter tail into sawdust in less than a year. Their Wings […]
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Death, Taxes and Termites I joke that termites are like your kids—you’re never really done with them. Even if you tent your home, chances are you’ll deal with termites again. In fact, it might be more likely. That’s because termite fumigation doesn’t offer any residual protection. Theoretically, termites could re-infest your home the day after
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Termite Questions from Customers Here are some of the most common questions I’ve been asked recently: Why do I need to have the gas turned off when I fumigate for termites? There are two key reasons: Pilot lights react with the fumigant. The flame from any gas appliance can cause a chemical reaction with the
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What Not to Do When It Comes to Termites Let’s say you find a pile of termite droppings on your floor. You clean them up, hoping it’s nothing—but they come back the next day. If you’re new to this, you might not be sure what to do. So here’s a list of what not to
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Excess Moisture is the Root Cause of Most Termite and Fungus Issues. Moisture is the root cause of most termite and fungus issues. While some sources of moisture are unavoidable—like San Diego’s coastal climate and marine layer—others can and should be controlled to prevent long-term damage. Here are some common causes of excess moisture:Clogged Gutters
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The Lifecycle of a Termite Colony A termite colony begins with a swarm—typically 20 to 100 flying termites called alates, the winged reproductives that include future kings and queens. These termites leave their original colony to start a new one. Subterranean termites usually swarm in spring, typically the day after rainfall. Drywood termites, on the
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4 Termite Myths After inspecting thousands of homes, I’ve heard just about everything. Some folks even claim they can hear termites in their walls. I’m not including that one—how would I know? But here are a few common termite myths I can confidently clear up: “The termites came from my neighbor’s house after they tented.”This
The Importance of Masking Termite Droppings A termite inspector looks for four main signs of infestation: termite damage, subterranean termite mud tubes, termite wings, and termite droppings (frass). Termite droppings are made of wood and do not decompose over time. Some inspectors claim droppings darken with age, but unless they saw them when they were
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Four Reasons to Appreciate Termites Let’s be honest—no one outside the pest control business likes termites. Those of us in the industry? We don’t mind a good termite swarm, as long as it’s not in our own or our customers’ homes. But termites do serve a purpose in nature. Without them, along with fungi and
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10 Items a Termite Inspector Considers When Buying a Home Termite inspectors have seen it all—thousands of homes with various pest-related challenges. With that experience comes a unique perspective, one that’s impossible to leave behind when purchasing a home. Here’s what a termite inspector might focus on: 1. Twin Homes Connected homes present a fumigation
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