For their size, termites have an incredible ability to wreak havoc on a home. And even as a colony of thousands, termites can live unnoticed in a home for years. That’s why it’s so crucial for homeowners to schedule inspections regularly, especially here in Arizona where drywood and subterranean…Read More
Termites are insects that eat wood. They will eat any wood, or more specifically cellulose, which is an organic fiber found in wood and other types of plant matter. They will also eat paper, plastic, and drywall. Being primitive creatures with small brains, they operate solely off instincts, meaning…Read More
Termites are fickle creatures, often finding their way into our homes unnoticed. Unfortunately, new colonies can start virtually anywhere in homes here in Arizona, and they can take root in our homes for months or years without exposing themselves. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how termi…Read More
When building here in Arizona, it’s wise to consider materials that are resistant to termite infestations. However, home builders still often build with wood that termites can consume, since it is readily available and less expensive than other options. If you do have control over your next build,…Read More
In our last blog post, we took a look at some important tips when hiring a termite exterminator service. After all, your home or office is being attacked, and you need the best in the business to attack back. The termite technicians at Arizona Termite Specialists in Gilbert have almost two decades o…Read More
Termites are prevalent here in Arizona, with two major termite species — subterranean and drywood termites — that can devour wood in your home, damaging its structure. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to fully protect a home against termites (especially drywood termites). Fortunately, you can …Read More
Despite their diminutive and unobtrusive way of life, termites are insects that can cause serious damage to your home or office. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in damage to buildings in the United States. They gobble wood structures 24 hours a day, from your roof's rafters to your fr…Read More
Termites can be pesky little bugs, indeed. They are hard to spot because they live almost completely underground except when foraging for food. They only come out in swarms, and then that's only for about 30 minutes. They prefer to live completely undetected, which protects them from predators, such…Read More
Termites are fascinating insects that lead very successful lives. After all, they've had at least 250 million years to hone in their ways. Plus, when all you have is instinct, your mind doesn't get in the way of what has to be done in order to survive. Insects survive off instinct with not much thou…Read More
Termites are truly fascinating insects and extremely resilient. After all, some species of termite have crawled this earth for over 250 million years, outliving most other species. While we regard these tiny bugs as pests, the truth is they form a huge part of this world and play an integral role in…Read More
