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Termites 101: Everything You Need To Know

Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...
Did you know Dallas is one of the worst cities in the country for termite infestations? Our neighbors to the east made Orkin Pest Control’s top 10 list for cities with the most termite damage (they ...
For Zach DeVries, an assistant professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Kentucky who works with its Cooperative Extension Service, this is the time of year he gets the most calls about ...
Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...
Early detection is key in preventing costly issues down the road. Suddenly seeing dozens (even hundreds) of winged termites flying near windows, light fixtures, or doors can be especially troubling to ...
TAMPA, Fla. — As we flirt with record-high temperatures, there are other things you have to worry about besides cooling yourself down —like termites. Florida is the No. 1 state for termite activity, ...
Texas' termite season is upon us and any emerging infestations may only get worse without the proper protection for your home. With the season in peak form, there are several steps to help prevent and ...
(Mass Appeal) – March may bring some unpredictable weather, but the one thing you can predict is that termites will swarm like crazy! If you’re not paying attention these little invaders will make a ...
Formosa termites, which have been in the area since the late 1990s, and Asian termites that made their debut in 2010 are the reason for half of the termite damage that occurs across the globe. These ...
Described by researchers as one of the most serious wood-destroying pests in the world, subterranean termites cause an ...