Spring is knocking at the door and everything in nature is waking up from a long winters nap, including pests. March is a beautiful time of longer, warmer days, immersing flowers and unfortunately swarms of termites. Warmer weather sparks the termites desire to spread their wings and fly, (before they shed them) in search of a new mate, a reliable food source, water and a new home to breed a colony. Guess where they want to settle down? That’s right,…
For most of us, when spring comes around we think of blooming flowers and longer days. When you are a pest control professional, spring marks the start of a busy season. We are gearing up to help you with all your springtime needs. This time of year pests are coming out of their winter hiding spots, mating and finding their way into our homes. One of the most costly and destructive of these invaders are termites. Termites usually…
How much damage can termites really cause? Termites damage over 600,000 homes in the U.S. every year, costing home owners 5 Billion dollars annually for repairs. Termite damage is rarely covered in home owner insurance policies so this bill could be coming straight out of your pocket. Termites can live undetected for years in colonies growing into the millions. They can live in your homes wooden surfaces, furniture or even underground. Termite species cannot be controlled with DIY measures and…
