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Termites 101: Everything You Need To Know

Dividing community labor between soldiers, workers and reproducers, termites sustain themselves by attacking and ingesting wood. Because wood is one of the most widely used building materials, it’s ...
House Cleaning Hacks: Termites spread rapidly during the rainy season and damage wood and furniture. You can use home remedies instead of chemicals. Neem oil and boric acid prove to be effective in ...
Did you know Dallas is one of the worst cities in the country for termite infestations? Our neighbors to the east made Orkin Pest Control’s top 10 list for cities with the most termite damage (they ...
Dear Readers: Now is a good time to check your wooden deck or patio for termites. Look for damage like a fine powder or holes. You may see these along stud lines in a wall or underneath furniture, the ...
Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...
Most people can't tell the difference between ants and termites—but it's very important to tell them apart so you know how to ...
While doing some repairs on the decaying cedar fence around my house, I saw a termite between the boards. If there’s one, I assume there are more. Should I be in full panic mode? I don’t want my house ...