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Getting the Scoop on Termite Poop Termite droppings, also called “frass” is one of the most important and distinctive signs of a termite colony infestation. Being able to recognize and knowing how to identify termite droppings around your house and property can be an effective tool in discovering termite presence before a colony is able [...] more
At War with Termites: A History Human beings have had a long and complicated history with termites. When prehistoric man was a hunter and gatherer, massive termite mounds were a source of plentiful and easily obtainable protein and an important part of the natural bounty that allowed early man a fairly laid back lifestyle. In [...] more
Sighting the Enemy: How to Recognize the Signs of Termite Infestation It is in the best interests of every homeowner, even those living in so called “low risk for termites” locations to be able to recognize the tell tale termite damage signs. Better yet, every homeowner worth his salt should also be able to detect [...] more
Something in the Air: Termite Fumigation and Tenting In severe cases of termite infestation, often the only treatment available is termite fumigation. Sometimes called “termite tenting” this is a court of last resort albeit high effective means of eradicating a termite colony within a structure. What is Termite Fumigation? Broadly applied fumigation refers to the [...] more
Termites and Your Wallet: The Real Cost of Extermination There are No Easy Answers or Cheap Fixes: There are many variables at play when it comes to the cost of termite extermination in a structure, and which complicate any quick and easy answer to the question: what is the cost of termite treatment? Because so [...] more
Giving Termites the Boot Know the Signs The first step in getting rid of termites is determining the existence of a colony as well as assessing the extent of the damage. A small infestation in beginning stages—while rarely discovered at this stage—may be manageable enough for a homeowner to deal with on their own, a [...] more
Who You Gonna Call? Bug busters! Not a Do-It-Yourself Proposition: When the economy is tough, most consumers pare down their spending to the bone and resort increasingly to do-it-yourself options. While a good number of pest infestations might be manageable with over the counter pesticides, traps and home grown measures, termite infestation, more than any [...] more