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
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
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
Some people don't think twice about eating insects, including termites. In fact, they may even be a tasty treat, especially if they are dipped in chocolate first. Termites and other insects are an important food source for many cultures around the world. They are high in protein, low in fat, and man…Read More
Most people in the United States do not indulge in insect snacks. In fact, Americans in general are repulsed by bugs and creepy-crawlies, and many people have arachnophobia and entomophobia. However, in other cultures, bugs are not seen as so "pesky" and instead, some types of bugs are even eaten as…Read More
Arizona Termite Specialists have been taking a look at animals that eat termites. While most of us don't like nor do we appreciate termites, they do provide an important source of food for other animals and are a vital link in the food chain. Arizona Termite Specialists in Cave Creek offer the best …Read More
We know that termites exist for a reason (although sometimes we think that the world would be better off without them) despite the destruction they cause to Scottsdale homes. In fact, according to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause over $5 billion of damage to American homes an…Read More
