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Termites are one of the most destructive pests found in homes and can cause significant damage if left untreated. Homeowners in Boston should be aware of the prevalence of termites in their area and the importance of proper treatment to protect their homes from costly...

Ants and termites can seem like they are two very similar species. However, the two are very far apart evolutionarily speaking, with termites being closer related to cockroaches than they are to ants. Let’s take a closer look at these two species and how they differ,...

Termite workers are very fragile insects. Whenever they leave their colonies and get out in the open, they are at immediate risk of death by dehydration. This is because they do not have exoskeletons that keep moisture inside their bodies. However, they still need to...

The eastern subterranean termite is the most destructive termite species in the United States, and it's the only termite pest found in Massachusetts. Given their well concealed habitat beneath the ground-surface and occasionally within wood, subterranean termite...

The vast majority of termite species on the North American continent and around the world do not invade human settlements. The handful of species that do however are very damaging. In this article, we’re going to cover the termite species that are most likely to start...

Drywood termite colonies are located within fixed nests that are contained entirely within single pieces of above-ground wood, while subterranean termite colonies are located in diffuse nests located in the ground-soil. Once colonies mature for a period of three to...

Most members of a termite colony cannot survive for very long when they are outside in the open. This is because they do not have a protective outer layer to keep the moisture inside their bodies, so when they are outside of a termite tunnel, they dehydrate very...

Termites are voracious insects that feed on wood, and in a neighborhood you have a lot of wood. So what happens if one of your neighbors has a termite infestation? Is your home at risk now or has the risk passed because the neighbor hired a pest control company? Let’s...

Whenever you call over a pest control pro to deal with a termite infestation, he will first perform an inspection. The inspection is essential because it helps determine the species of termites that are responsible for the infestation and the extent of the...

Winter and fireplaces go hand in hand. Nothing beats the coziness of a warm fire, a snuggly afghan and a cup of cocoa. And with families already nestled together indoors, this could be a common occurrence this season. But as you gather and stack your firewood to use...

The longer a termite infestation goes on, the more damage the termites will do to your home. This is why it’s essential to discover an infestation early on and have it removed. Luckily, termites do leave some outward signs that can be detected. Let’s take a closer...

You’ll hear a mouse scratching in your attic. You’ll hear squirrels rustling during the day as they flit in and out of wall cavities. And racoons and other pests can be heard squeaking, especially when they have a litter of hungry young ones in your garage or under...

What are subterranean termites? Subterranean termites are a pest termite species that will infest the home and consume the wood of the building. They get their name from how they build their colonies - underground. Other termite species will build their colonies...

Being able to detect a subterranean termite as early as possible is essential to lowering the damage that these pests can do. The big issue facing most homeowners however is that termite damage does not show until it is fairly advanced. Luckily, there are a few other...

Termites need to be dealt with fast and with force. These pests are a nuisance but they are also can put a financial strain on any family. In the U.S. alone, termites cause $5 billion a year in damage to homes. This being said, it is important that you know how long...