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Termites are really dangerous for your home, and a decent sized infestation can cause serious damage to the wooden components of a house. That’s why it’s so important that you know how to spot termites around your home so that you can get a pest professional out there to assess the problem and to handle […]
Global warming is a term most all of us have heard. Any time there is a warm day, it’s blamed on global warming. Unusual weather? Must be global warming. Flooding? Definitely caused by those melting ice caps that are increasing the sea levels. Yes, there are many things that have and will be altered by […]
These silent destroyers will eat your home from the inside out. They are endemic to all parts of Florida and the Southeast part of the nation. Most likely they were accidentally brought over from the West Indies and have been a destructive force ever since. The good news is that they are easily treated and […]
We are constantly amazed and in awe of the dynamic aspects of the ecological systems found in nature. The world around us provides unlimited opportunities to discover and learn about the nature of our planet. Scientists have discovered the evolution of a new breed of termite, one that is quickly spreading across Florida and altering […]
Two of the world’s most destructive termite species are swarming Florida, and the fact that they are cross breeding could pose serious environmental and ecological consequences. Although we make a business out of removing termites from homes and businesses, we believe that everyone should have information available to them that can limit termite activity around […]
Living in the Melbourne, FL area, we have a higher population of insects due to the tropical weather. There are no hard freezes to help keep populations down. This includes the destructive species of termites. Termites pose a direct threat to your home. Knowing how to find termite damage, and what to do if you […]
The conehead termite, formally known as the Nasutitermes Corniger, is not native to the United States. Originally found in the Caribbean, this species was found in the US in 2001 and as a result of concentrated effort, was thought to be eradicated in 2003. It’s back and that’s not good news. In recent months, the […]
It has been said that there are two types of homes in Florida: ones that have had termites and ones that simply haven’t gotten them yet. These types of pests are attracted to the Florida climate and love the warmth and humidity here. Types of termites Florida has four different types of termites – the […]
In Florida, when we think of termites, we think of subterranean termites for the most part. Subs come from the ground and find their way into a home via a small opening near plumbing or a crack in the foundation. From there they eat you home from the ground up. Treatment for subs normally includes […]
Most people in Central Florida first notice termites in their house when they see the swarm. You either see the termites flying around the house as they leave the current colony in order to start a new one or you will see dead termites lying on the ground or window sills. These were the ones […]
