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 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: 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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Maybe You Don’t Have Termites As a termite professional, I’ve often been called to homes where the owner is convinced they have termites — but the signs tell a different story. Here are some common culprits that can mimic signs of termite activity: Piles of Black DroppingsCrickets have a strange habit of clustering their droppings
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Annual Inspections: Get Your Warranty’s Worth Annual inspections are crucial follow-ups after the initial termite inspection and treatment. If you decided not to tent your home and went with a localized treatment instead, the annual inspections need to be thorough. Much of what’s visible started two years prior. If you feel like your inspector is
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There are Three Options When You Have Termites: The third option is always the most expensive. When facing a termite infestation in your home, you essentially have three options: Tent fumigation Local treatment of infested areas Do nothing Surprisingly, many people choose the third option. In numerous homes we’ve inspected, owners discovered termite activity and
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