Termite Pest Control

Posted by admin on Jan 29th, 2010

How to Use Termite Baits...

When faced with a termite infestation, there are several methods of termite control available to the consumer. These do it yourself termite control methods offer savings over sometimes expensive termite treatments. One of these types of termite control is termite baits. There are several do it yourself types on the market produced by several manufacturers, but all operate on the same basic...

Posted by admin on Jan 28th, 2010

The Signs of Termite Infes...

The termite: more than just an insect, this is a true pest – one whose thought instills terror in the hearts of many home-owners… most notably those whose homes are made essentially of wood. The real destructive power of termites derives from two essential aspects: their covert nature, and their highly efficient societies. Termites live in colonies that can be comprised of thousands –...

Posted by admin on Jan 1st, 2010

White Ants...

Have you ever seen white ants?  When people see ants they tend to not worry, but if you see a ‘white ant’ you should.  The true is, there are no white ants.  While ants come in various colors, white is not one of them.  What you are actually seeing are termites. Termites are often mistaken for ants – they are similar in size and shape, both form social colonies with a division of...

Posted by admin on Nov 25th, 2009

Termite Nests: Looking Ins...

Termite nests are simply put nests built by termites to house their colony. The nests themselves however are not simply built, they tend to be very intricate and elaborate structures made using but not limited to a combination of saliva, faeces, mud, soil, chewed wood and cellulose. In general during the construction of the nest a termite will deposit fecal matter to cement particles in place. There are...

Posted by admin on Nov 25th, 2009

What Are Termites?...

A termite is described as a wood destroying insect. They are sometimes are mistakenly referred to as white ants, but they are far from it. There are three different types of termites which are damp wood, dry wood, and subterranean. Damp wood termites generally tend to live in areas that are heavily forested, where as dry wood termites live in really dry wood and are much more rare in the United States....

Posted by admin on Nov 24th, 2009

Using Termite Stakes to De...

Termites are a common pest that can cause thousands of dollars in damage for homeowners who do not catch an infestation in time. Professional pest control services can be very pricey as well, which can prevent homeowners from hiring them to investigate and treat termite infestations. However, there is another option for people concerned about termite issues that doesn’t require hiring a professional....