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Which Termite Species Infest Homes In Massachusetts?
The current number of termite species in the world varies depending on the particular source referenced, but the most up-to-date figures state that around 3,000 termite species have been documented worldwide. The United States is home to only 50 documented termite...
Do All Termites Within A Colony Feed On The Structural Wood In Homes?
The eastern subterranean termite is the most destructive termite species in the United States, and these wood-eating pests infest homes throughout the northeast during much of the year. Eastern subterranean termites are more abundant in the northeast than common...
How Abundant Are Eastern Subterranean Termite Colonies In Urban And Suburban Areas?
The eastern subterranean termite is the most economically damaging of all termite species is the United States. This is due to this species’ wide distribution, which covers the entire eastern US, and many states west of the Mississippi River. These termites also dwell...
Massachusetts Residents Often Confuse These Common Household Insect Swarms With Termite Swarms
Ants are common household pests in Massachusetts, but residents often have a hard time identifying which species is invading their home, as there exists a large amount of nuisance ant species in the state. Some of the most common nuisance ant species that invade homes...
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know Before Replacing Termite Damaged Structural Lumber Within A Home
Modern termite control efforts aim to prevent infestations as opposed to only treating existing infestations. The most popular termite prevention methods used today include termiticide barriers around homes, physical barriers barriers around homes, structural wood...
Is It True That Subterranean Termites Can Be Repelled By The Essential Oils In Some Plants?
Pest control researchers are always trying to come up with new and improved termite pest treatments. During most of the 20th century, only a small number of chemical insecticides were available for treating termite infestations, but today, pest control professionals...
Why Subterranean Termite Infestations Are Common In The Northeastern States Despite The Region’s Relatively Mild Climate
There are more than 3,000 termite species in the world, and most of these species are located within hot and humid tropical regions. Termites constantly convert dead plant matter into soil nutrients, which makes termites ecologically essential organisms in tropical...
The Four Types Of Termite Mud Tubes, And What Each Indicates About The Extent Of A Subterranean Termite Infestation
Eradicating insect pest infestations from homes is usually difficult, but in some cases, it can be even more difficult to detect insect pest infestations in homes. For example, German cockroaches maintain a daytime presence within obscured indoor areas, such as in...
How Are Most Subterranean Termite Infestations First Noticed
Most insect pest infestations can only be successfully eradicated by properly licensed and trained pest control professionals who have acquired a great deal of knowledge in their field. This is especially the case when it comes to termites, as termites may be the most...
Are There Any Common Structural Woods That Are Naturally Resistant To Eastern Subterranean Termites?
It is generally assumed that termites will voraciously feed on all types of wood, and that there is no type of wood that termites will avoid consuming. This assumption seems reasonable, after all, if termite-resistant wood existed, then why would homebuilders ignore...
How Do Eastern Subterranean Termites Respond To Rising Water Levels During And After Major Storms In The Northeast?
The most destructive, widespread and economically costly termite species in the US is easily the eastern subterranean termite, which inhabits the entire eastern half of the US, as well as southeastern Canada. While the eastern subterranean termite’s habitat range is...
Why Do Modern Eastern Cultures Continue To Worship Termites In Spite Of Their Damage?
In the past people may have regarded termites as nothing more than undesirable pests. However, now we know that termites provide essential ecological services that humans could not live without. Therefore, while termites will always be structural pests, everyone in...
How Many Homes In Residential Areas Of The Northeast Are At Risk Of Sustaining Termite Damage?
Numerous insect species in the northeast inflict damage to structural wood within homes and buildings. The most significant wood-damaging insect pests in the region include powderpost beetles, carpenter ants and termites. While the black carpenter ant species is...
Are Homes In The Northeast Vulnerable To Termite Infested Mulch And Lumber That Is Shipped Into The Region From Termite-Heavy Areas Of The US?
The eastern subterranean termite is well established in the northeast states from Delaware all the way up to southern Maine, and even into eastern Canada. At least 45 termite species have been documented in the United States, more than a third of which are known pests...
At What Time Of Year Are Subterranean Termites Most Frequently Found Around Homes?
More than 2,000 termite species have been documented, and the majority of these species are not categorized as pests; instead, the majority of termite species reside in uninhabited humid tropical locations in South America, Africa, south Asia and Australia. Even in...
What Is The Difference Between Repellent And Non-Repellent Termiticide Barriers?
Since the 1950s, when the pest control industry took off in the United States, developing termite eradication methods has been a priority. Since day one, a few effective methods were used to eradicate termite infestations, but very few, or zero methods to prevent...
Know The Warning Signs Of A Termite Infestation
As temperatures continue to increase across the country and the ground becomes warmer, winged termites will emerge to launch an attack on vulnerable homes across the country. Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because their constant gnawing can go unnoticed...
Where Do Most Invasive Termites Originate?
Invasive termites exist on all continents except for Antarctica. Although the invasive Formosan subterranean termite species causes serious economic damage in the United States, there are other regions that are even more burdened by invasive termite activity. During...