I’m going to be honest with you: there was a time, not long ago, when I had no idea what a termite actually looked like. In fact, there are many things I’ve learned about termites in the time since. For instance, did you know termites never sleep? They are always working around-the-clock, eating wood 24/7. Did you also know termites can sprout wings? It’s true. “Swarming” termites grow wings when they set up a new nest, then discard them immediately afterward.

If you’ve spent any time on our blog, you’ve read some tips on how to prevent pest infestations of various kinds (ants, cockroaches, mice). But you won’t find quite as many articles about termite prevention, because it’s not as simple.

It’s getting really hot in Bakersfield nowadays, as is to be expected during the summer. When the temperature gets this high, I don’t feel the desire to do much. I just want to sit on the couch with the air conditioner on and watch TV. Something about the heat just seems to sap the life right out of me.

What do you know about structural fumigation? Probably not as much as I do, but then again, I work for a pest control company.

A termite infestation in your home can be a disaster if left to progress over time. Unfortunately, in many cases you won’t even be aware that you have an issue until a large amount of damage has been done. Termite prevention is incredibly important in order to avoid an infestation and the damage that it can bring. Below you will find four termite prevention methods that you may want to consider using.

If you know anything about pests, you probably know that termites are some of the worst you can get. The tiny insects have the power to make any homeowners life a living nightmare with all the structural damage they can cause. In fact, they cause five billion dollars in property damage a year. The tricky question about termites is how much prevention is enough prevention. Is doing it yourself possible? It is to an extent. There are certainly measures you can take to lower your chances of getting termites.

As the summer months approach, there are a number of things homeowners start to think about. The kids are going to be out of school, the days will get hot and the garden will be running at full force. One thing I’ve noticed a lot of people start to wonder about come summer time is termites. Termites are a problem that a homeowner wouldn’t wish on their worst enemy. They are a bug that feasts on wood and causes 5 billion dollars in damage every year. A lot of people wonder if termites are more common during the summer. Generally speaking, the answer is yes.

Dealing with pests of the creepy-crawly variety is never fun. It’s even less fun when those pests begin to damage your belongings, your health, and your home. There are many different types of pests out there that can potentially cause problems for you and your family, and two of the most common are termites and cockroaches. Since chances are you will deal with one or both of these nuisances at some point in your life, you might be wondering, which is worse for the structure of your home?

A termite infestation is certainly not a desirable thing. No one out there is hoping to deal with this nuisance in their own homes. Termites are not easy pests to deal with. They can be challenging to detect, and incredibly difficult to get rid of. The best way to avoid an encounter with termites in your home is to do your best to prevent them altogether.

Termites really are a natural marvel: how is it possible for creatures that are so small to cause so much destruction? Every single year, termites cause $30 billion dollars in damage in the United States alone.