The warning signs of a termite infestation are going to be very subtle and homeowners should be constantly watching for them. Any wood building are going to be susceptible to termite infestation and the following tips can help keep you alert.
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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.
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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 different types of termites so of course there are different types of nests. The most common type of termite is the drywood termite (family Hodotermitidae) and these termites are the ones...
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When it really comes down to it, must people really couldn’t tell you very much about termites. So what are termites? This article gives a basic overview about termites. Successfully identifying termites will help you combat them.
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Termite stakes are placed in the yard around a home to help detect termites. The stakes can be easily checked regularly to see if there is any termite activity. If activity is detected the bait can be replaced with pesticide or if needed, more aggressive action can be taken. Termite stakes are an effective tool for termite detection and elimination.
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