Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling ...

Drywood termites are a menace for homeowners because their tiny nests are tricky to find. Thankfully, they're quite easy to ...

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Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the United States as they silently feast on most people's largest investment: their home. Treating for termites can also be expensive, so it ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

Q: I have a home on a steep slope. The home is three stories high and is built around an atrium (exposing the original hillside in the middle of the atrium). During construction, debris and wood ...

When spring arrives, our thoughts turn to wildflowers, gardening and outdoor activities. Pest control experts, though, mostly think about swarms of termites. Mother's Day and its surrounding weeks are ...

Question: We live in a nice Surprise neighborhood. Most of our neighbors are wonderful people who take great pride in their homes. The home next to us, however, is vacant and in poor condition. This ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Termites are more than just a nuisance — a termite infestation, if left untreated, can lead to costly repairs and compromise the ...

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