- About Termites - Termites are wood destroying insects that live underground, and from a home owners point of view, are out there just waiting for an opportunity to (quite literally) “eat you out of house and home”. As a home owner it is your job to stop them from doing this which can be quite simple to do. [...]Read More about About Termites
- Signs of a Termite Infestation - The most common sign of a termite infestation is the distinctive mud tube. These tubes come out of the ground usually against a wall or other supporting object. In basement and crawl spaces where the rafters are at ground level the tubes are often seen coming out of the wood on the sill plate , [...]Read More about Signs of a Termite Infestation
- Termite Service Contracts - If you are purchasing a home, ask if there is a termite service contract that you can take over or continue. The contract should be transferable to the new purchaser when you sell. These contracts with the extermination company provide an annual inspection for termites or other wood destroying insects. Contracts are renewable annually for [...]Read More about Termite Service Contracts
- What Attracts Termites? - We recommended that all homes should be treated for termites. The termite treatment acts as a chemical barrier between the termites and the home. However treatment alone is not enough. There are some simple rules that need to be followed to keep the termites at bay. Outside – Remove old lumber or firewood that is [...]Read More about What Attracts Termites?