If you’ve never had a termite infestation in your home or building, you can consider yourself lucky, especially if you live here in Arizona, where termite colonies thrive. Termites can proliferate into colonies of tens of thousands, and each individual termite will have a mouth to feed. If you fin…Read More
In the space of termite control, it is well-known that termites are creatures of habit — they congregate in damp, warm, and fertile areas, such as Cave Creek! They love to nestle up and snuggle into rotted trees and their stumps, underground, and in homes! Termite prevention is written about exten…Read More
In part one of this series, we looked at measures you can take to keep termites from colonizing in your yard, and how some landscaping features such as mulch can be harmful to your home as they draw in termites. A big portion was spent on the mulch conundrum so be sure to read it if you missed it. I…Read More
In a couple of previous blogs, you can read here and here, the fact that termites can move from just being on your property to invading your home is a very true and real fact. The ideal environment is enticing and drawing to them, and the perfect oasis is one that is warm, damp, and surrounded by pl…Read More
In part one of this series, we began to scratch the surface on the ideal living conditions for termites. We found that they’re easily parched and need to be near a water source for survival which makes wood a perfect home — it offers nourishment and is close to the soil for termites to retreat i…Read More
Just like any creature — insect and mammal alike — termites crave to create and thrive in an environment that best suits their ability to flourish and grow their colonies. And, termites are not going anywhere as they’ve been molding and adapting to their environments over a timespan of 250 mil…Read More
If you’ve dealt with termites on your property more than once, then your patience has probably been pushed to the limits. Termites can pop up seemingly out of nowhere, and they can go unnoticed for years on end. If that wasn’t bad enough, these prolific pests swarm our homes to devour their timb…Read More
Termites are an active threat here in Arizona. They swarm, enter our homes, and thrive under our roofs, right beneath our noses. With such an unfortunate plight, we’re fortunate to have resources to exterminate termites. That said, homeowners prefer to prevent termite infestation, before it happen…Read More
Termites are a major hazard to homes here in America. In fact, termites cause billions of dollars worth of damage each year in the United States alone (around $5 billion). That’s a staggering statistic, and it’s reason enough to be cautious about your property. Our advice: Take measures to ensur…Read More
When termites take hold of your home, it’s important to locate them and exterminate them as soon as possible to keep the damage and the colony from spreading. It’s wise to get in touch with a termite specialist right at the first sign of termites. So let’s go over the signs of a termite infest…Read More