Formosan Termites

Formosan termites (also known as Formosan subterranean termites) are an invasive termite species that originally ranged throughout southern China, Japan, and Formosa (now known as Taiwan.) Sometime during the 20th …

Swarming Termites

Why Do Termites Swarm?             Springtime usually brings chirping birds and warm fragrant air with it, but for many unlucky property owners, this time of year brings swarming termites, too. Just …

Termite Control

Termite control is easiest when that control is based on prevention rather than on working to get rid of termites. The first step in preventing these destructive pests is to …

Winged Termites

Winged Termites

Winged Termites Winged termites aren’t a specific termite species; rather, this term describes reproductive termites that have emerged from one colony in search of a new site in which to …

Flying Termites

How to Identify Flying Termites Flying termites are often mistaken for flying ants, and vice versa. Both insects look very much alike, however flying termites have only two body segments; …

Termites vs Ants

Despite the fact that termites – particularly termites with wings – look an awful lot like ants, the two insect families are not closely related. Termites are actually cousins to …

Termite Extermination Near Me

Termite Extermination Near Me

Although there are methods for eliminating termites on your own, a large, out of control termite population is best handled by a professional termite exterminator. Though there may be many …

Subterranean Termites

Invasive subterranean termites cause property damage in many regions. Understanding their behavior is the first step in eradicating these pests. Subterranean termites live in underground colonies, where they stay busy …

Signs of Termites

Some insects leave very little evidence behind. Not so with termites – these pests leave lots of evidence in their wake. Unfortunately, some of the signs of termites include the …

Drywood Termites

Drywood Termites

Drywood termites destroy wood structures faster than subterranean termites; this is due to the fact that they do not require much moisture to survive, and they prefer to spend nearly …