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10 Items a Termite Inspector Would Consider When Buying a Home

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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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When You Should Fumigate – And When You Might Not Need To

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When You Should Fumigate – and When You Might Not Need To One of the most common questions we hear during termite inspections is: Do we need to fumigate (tent) our home? The answer depends on your unique situation, but these guidelines can help you decide. When You Should Fumigate: Swarming Drywood Termites Originating from

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4 Questionable Termite Treatments

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4 Questionable Termite Treatments Most people dread the thought of tenting their home for termite fumigation. You need to leave your home for at least two nights, bag all your food and let strangers in your home. It’s not cheap, and once it’s done, your home looks the same as before. Understandably, many homeowners seek

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Integrated Pest Management for Termite Control

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Integrated Pest Management for Termite Control Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that combines multiple strategies to manage pests sustainably. Rather than relying solely on chemical pesticides, IPM integrates biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls to minimize risks to human health, beneficial organisms, and the environment. Integrated

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What Not to do When You Have Termites:

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What Not to Do When You Have Termites: 1. Use of Over-the-Counter Products Over-the-counter termite products may seem like an easy fix, but they don’t work the way professional treatments do. Termites are social insects: workers feed both the queen and soldiers, so if workers chew treated wood, they spread the termiticide throughout the colony.

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Subterranean Termites: The Hidden Threat Beneath Your Home

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Subterranean Termites: The Hidden Threat Beneath Your Home I spotted a small mud tube on the second-story hallway of my Vista residence. At first glance, it looked like something my dog might have tracked in from the yard. But as a licensed termite inspector, I knew better. This was a tell-tale sign of subterranean termites

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12 Termite Not So Fun Facts

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12 Termite Not So Fun Facts: Long Live the Queen: Termite queens can live up to 30 years, which means some termites may have been in your home longer than you have. Perhaps you’re the intruder! Soldiers’ Sacrifice: When a termite colony is attacked, usually by ants, the soldiers rush to the front lines. Worker

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