In many states, people selling homes are legally required to tell buyers about past and current termite infestations on the property, but this is not necessarily the case in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, home-sellers do not have to disclose information concerning...
Termites are an insect species that feeds on cellulose found in wood and other materials. They live in colonies, either underground or inside the wood that they feed on. They rarely bite people, and their bites do not pose much of a risk. Their main danger comes from...
One of the treatments available to homeowners dealing with termites is the borate wood preservative. This preservative is absorbed by the wood and will protect it from termites. Let’s take a look at this treatment option, its benefits and its cons. How borates work...
Termites cause more damage than natural disasters. They cost homeowners about $5 billion a year in the United States alone. As with most pests, there is a vast array of termite species – around 2,750 worldwide and more than 45 different species in the U.S. The two...
