Monthly Archives: May 2017

Formosan Subterranean Termites

Spring has arrived, bringing with it a plethora of unwanted pests.  It’s the perfect time for Formosan subterranean termites. Excellent at hiding, these small insects build incredible networks of tunnels to get into a building.  They travel underground up to 400 feet, devouring any wood product.  These destructive termites enter buildings through cracks, expansion joints, or…

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Conehead Termites

Conehead Termites, Nasutitermes corniger, entered the United States in 2001, but don’t let its cone head fool you.  Colonies become large and very invasive in just a few years.  If the colony becomes over-crowded, then, like bees and other insects, new queens swarm and fly away to form new colonies. The Conehead soldier termite, marked…

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Aftermath of a Termite Infestation

Without sugar-coating the issue, the aftermath of a termite infestation spells disaster.  Don’t let a termite infestation destroy your home or building and financially wipe you out. Insurance Coverage Most insurance companies don’t include termite infestations as part of their building coverage.  Read the fine print. You’ll probably discover termite damage classed as a natural…

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Termite Damage is Hidden Damage

Termite Basics  Termite damage sometimes costs home owners their life savings.  Many species of termite are indigenous to Texas, but a few imported themselves from other places across the globe.  Unless your home is constructed without wood, at some point, termites cause damage. If you don’t keep an eye out for tell-tale signs, you won’t…

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Tips for Preventing Termites

All five destructive species of termites in Texas cause worry and damage to our buildings and homes.  We worry about spotting them before the damage becomes too bad.  They cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to our homes and businesses yearly. Termite Damage People buy insurance to protect our homes and buildings.  However, did…

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