You pay for homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to guard against any unexpected and hefty bills. It gives you some peace of mind and helps you sleep at night. But what if while you’re sleeping, a colony of termites are not sleeping and eating away at your humble abode...
Termite colonies are started by swarmers, which are winged reproductive termites that are spawned by other mature termite colonies. These swarmers set out, flying in large numbers, and pairing up male and female. Each pair will mate and start looking for a suitable...
When talking about termites, one thing is undeniable – they are industrious insects. They are laser focused on growing their numbers, building up their colonies, and consuming wood. This makes them extremely efficient when it comes to damaging the home. They do...
With over 2,000 known termite species in the world, only three main groups are a threat to homeowners in the US. These groups include the subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites. Let’s take a look at each of them, their characteristics and the threat that they...
One of the last things that you want to happen as a homeowner is a termite infestation. Termites are notorious for the amount of damage that they can cause to a building, so understanding what attracts termites is important. Let’s take a look at some of the things...
