If you have a home built on concrete block, you may think you are immune to termites. Not so. Although concrete block homes reduce the amount of wood used in the house structure, there is still plenty of wood behind the block in the attic, walls, and extending down to the concrete floor for them to munch on. The purpose …
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, now there are teenage mutant ninja termites roaming South Florida? OK, so maybe they aren’t exactly teenage ninjas, but hybrid “super-termites” they could be! You’ve heard me say time and time again that termites cost nearly $5 billion in damage every year – more than fire, storms and earthquakes combined, but …
Termite Awareness Week is March 15th – 21st! How much do you know about termites? It’s easy to feel safe from termites, but just because you haven’t seen them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there. That’s why every year the third week of March is dedicated to building awareness about the devastating effects termites can have on your home and …
You want your home and landscape to be a safe place for your family to enjoy, but termites can threaten your tranquility… This is the seventh of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. In Fort Myers, Naples and all of Southwest Florida, both subterranean and drywood termites have been known …
Did you know that the best time to start protecting your home from termites, is before it’s even built? If you’re in the process of designing a new home, chances are termites are the furthest thing from your mind. However, now is the best time to start thinking about protecting your family and your investment from wood hungry termites. In …
Could your home have termites? You may not be aware of subterranean termites in your home until they’ve caused severe damage, reducing floor joists and load-bearing beams to the equivalent of cardboard. That’s why it’s extremely rewarding when we’re able to protect against a termite infestation with early detection during a routine inspection! Recently our service tech, Chip Beatty, was …
Do you know how much damage termites can do to a home? The effects of a termite infestation can be devastating to a family. Your home is supposed to be a safe place for your family, but hidden behind the walls and ceiling, there may be a problem growing that you’re completely unaware of. Termite protection isn’t something people really like to …
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In the past we’ve heard our customers say “I live in a concrete block house. I don’t have to worry about termites.” Or “I live in a suburban area. We don’t have termites near our home.” My response is usually the same. What are the rafters of your roof made of? Usually the response is the same: Wood. Termites don’t …
This is the 7th of 7 Tips to Prevent Termites from Eating You Out of House & Home which can be downloaded for FREE from my library of eBooks. There is a Nobel Prize winning scientist named Steven Chu that has discovered a termite control method that turns them from being home eating pests, to a limitless fuel source. He’s …