Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage annually in the United States — more than fires and floods combined, and almost never covered by homeowners’ insurance.
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Walk into any hardware store and you’ll find shelves lined with sprays, traps, and powders. Most homeowners grab what looks familiar, spray it around, and call it done. But this approach treats only the symptom — not the source.…
There are many questions surrounding the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including how it’s spread. With warm weather approaching, there may be concerns about disease transmission from insects, but it’s important to note that coronavirus is not spread by vector pests.…
One way to temporarily control termites is by using baits and traps. Baits are chemicals that the termites find as food sources, and bring back to the colony to share. This usually will kill or sterilize a large number of termites. Keeping the bait stations filled is essential for this method to work. Otherwise, the te…
Termites can damage your home in many ways. There are a number of signs to look for that can help you determine if termites have invaded your home. Look for wood that sounds hollow when you tap on it. Termites will leave a thin layer of wood on the exterior, as they tunnel through the interior. This can be found in bea…
Keeping rodents from inside your home can be a difficult job. Comensal Rats and mice can find any small opening in your home, whether it's in the attic, basement or walls, and enter a structure to make their nests. Rodents breed rapidly and can quickly cause an infestation. Prevention is the key to household rodent con…
Insect feed on human blood. They get their blood meals at night while the host person is sleeping. After they feed, insect find a hiding place near the bed. The first step in eliminating insect is finding their hiding places. It is common to find insect hiding in and around the bed. They hide in the bed frame, the head…
