http://pestcontroltermite.net Understanding Termite and Pest Control Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:05:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “IT’S AN INVASION! EVERYBODY RUN!” A long time ago, Orson Welles struck fear into the heart of many people with those very words when he aired the radio program “War of the Worlds”. He had people believing that our world was being invaded by aliens and we were set ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termites/pest-control-termites.html In the basic definition, termites are small, burrowing insects that eat wood – especially damp wood – and resemble small white ants. But there’s so much more than that! In actuality, termites are social creatures – just like we are – that live with a specific social order ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termites/what-is-a-termite.html Besides the obvious presence of small ant-like insects or flying swarmers, you can look around your home to try and find out if termites have taken up residence with you in your home or building. Basically, termites are discovered by property owners in one of three ways. First, when a ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termite-detection/how-to-detect-termites.html Here are some of the common signs of termite infestation you should look out for: Swarming insects during the day and often after rainfall Discarded wings on window sills or along walls Baseboards and floors that sound hollow when tapped Cracked or bubbling paint Mud tubes and mud protruding from cracks between boards, beams ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termite-damage/signs-of-termite-infestation.html Here are some of the termite damage visuals which may give you an idea of how termite damage look like. Here is an example of termite damage to a floor joist. Note the burrowing tunnels as this is typically indicative of the presence of termites. In the following picture, you will ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termite-damage/how-does-termite-damage-look-like.html You may be surprise, as a homeowner, the amount of damage termites can do to your home. Even though these pesky insects are less than a centimeter in length, the amount of damage a termite can do far outweighs its small size. There is never just one termite ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termite-damage/extent-of-termite-damage.html Keeping termites away from your home in the first place can be the best way to save money although you will still want to have at least annual treatments to make sure that they don’t come around in the first place. But taking measures to be sure that conditions ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termites-prevention/termites-prevention-what-you-can-do.html Ground termites can create secondary nests above the ground called "aerial colonies". These independent nests may survive independently of the ground if a water source is available. Common interior water sources include; roof leaks, plumbing leaks, leaky showers or tubs, toilet leaks, etc... Aerial infestations must be ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/termites/ground-termite.html While you can try treating your house for termites yourself, you will probably want to leave it up to a professional so that you know it’s done right. There are many pest control companies who specialize in termite eradication and control. If you have a particularly bad termite problem, the ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/treating-termites/termite-tenting.html If you want to treat your property with a commercially sold termiticide, you can do this as well. Be sure you are prepared as you will be working with strong chemicals that could cause problems, so be sure to take the suggested precautions as given by the manufacturer of ... http://pestcontroltermite.net/treating-termites/treating-termites-with-chemicals.html