Termites are every homeowner's worst nightmare, but these preventative measures should help keep bugs at bay and your wood ...

Stopping termites early can save thousands in repairs and help protect your home from permanent damage. Termites enter homes through cracks, wet spots, or wood that touches soil, making prevention and ...

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Termites might be small, but the destruction they cause is not. They threaten buildings’ integrity, financial stability, property values, and even legal peace of mind. Termite infestations are ...

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It's the worst time of the year in Louisiana: Formosan termites are back.The termites swarm as early as April and can be seen through July. Although the swarms do not mean that homes are infested, ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

Termites are wood-destroying insects that eat anything containing cellulose. Look for signs like mud tubes and wood damage to see if you may have a termite infestation. While this article can help you ...

TRADITION THAT NOBODY WANTS. THEY HAVE BEEN OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. MY SON THINKS THEY’RE LITTLE BUTTERFLIES. THEY ARE NOT. THEY ARE CLOUDS OF TERMITES FILLING UP OUR PARKS, ...