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4 Things Termites Hate
Termites are pests that strike fear into the hearts of homeowners. Left unchecked, they can cause significant damage to a home. Make your home undesirable to termites with these four things termites hate: 1. Borates. Borate is a natural mineral. Its active ingredient is a salt that is harmless to humans and animals, but… Read More »
Alternative Termite Control 101
In almost every area in our lives, green solutions have become part of the mainstream. When it comes to termite control, eco-friendly and family-friendly solutions sit side-by-side with traditional chemical solutions as effective termite treatment. As termite infestations are quite prevalent, especially in California, where there are subterranean, Formosan, and drywood termites, the need… Read More »
Get Your Deck Ready for BBQ Season
Is Your Deck Termite Free and Ready for BBQ Season? One of the best places to relax and get the most out of home living is outside on your deck. Whether having a quiet morning cup of coffee, an end of the day family BBQ, or a weekend get-together, your deck is central to… Read More »
Think Termite Control Has to Affect Indoor Air Quality? Think Again!
For over 50 years, the fundamental pest control method used for termite control has been fumigation. Yet many people worry about indoor air quality and the harmful effects that fumigation and tenting may have on their family. Termite Fumigation & Indoor Air Quality Termite tenting is an effective termite control method when a home… Read More »
The High Cost of Termite Control and Property Damage
Termites act like a silent wrecking crew, slowly and diligently eating away at the wood structure of a home. A single colony can consist of millions of members. Unfortunately, they can do serious damage to a home well before the homeowner notices the problem, which can become costly. One of the first questions asked… Read More »
Alternatives to Tenting for Termite Control
Unlike most insects around your house, termites are dangerous pests that threaten the financial and emotional security of your home. According to the National Pest Management Association, the total spent nationally on repairing homes from termite damage is well over $5 billion. Tenting for termite control has long been the accepted and most effective… Read More »
Increased Rain Can Bring Termite Trouble to Your Home
Subterranean termites require a combination of moisture, protection, and warmth to survive. When there is significant rainfall in warm weather, termites become more active, eating wet, moldy leaves and other organic matter as they burrow their way to your home. When there’s an increase in rain, it’s a good idea to be aware that… Read More »
Back-to-School Pests
As if it isn’t enough that pests in the home can spread illness within the family, when school begins, these household pests and pests within the school itself can easily spread germs in the classroom. Because both homes and schools have spaces that attract pests – spaces where food is stored, areas that are… Read More »
Having Pest and Termite Problems?
Your home is a great shelter for pests of all kinds. Just because you don’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t around. Don’t host unwanted rodents and termites in your home. They are too costly, unhealthy, and they disrupt the comfort you and your family deserve from your own home. Rodent Control Mice and… Read More »
Summer BBQ Tips from the Termite Lady
Is there anything else that screams ‘It’s summer!’ more than a BBQ? Whether a gathering of family and friends on the weekend or just a weeknight indulgence with the family, BBQs are a summer staple. The aroma and the taste of food cooked outdoors are mouthwatering – not just to you, but to the… Read More »
