Blog

When talking about termites, one thing is undeniable - they are industrious insects. They are laser focused on growing their numbers, building up their colonies, and consuming wood. This makes them extremely efficient when it comes to damaging the home. They do have...

With over 2,000 known termite species in the world, only three main groups are a threat to homeowners in the US. These groups include the subterranean, drywood and dampwood termites. Let’s take a look at each of them, their characteristics and the threat that they...

One of the last things that you want to happen as a homeowner is a termite infestation. Termites are notorious for the amount of damage that they can cause to a building, so understanding what attracts termites is important. Let’s take a look at some of the things...

A termite management system is a pest control tool designed to prevent termites from entering a building from the ground or through concealed pathways. These systems can consist of both chemical and physical products, and they can be installed either in the early...

Termite treatments are designed to keep your home safe or eradicate entire termites colonies. They are very effective at doing this, but many homeowners have some concerns regarding the safety of these treatments. In this article, we’re going to go over the most...

All termite colonies start after a termite swarm. Usually in spring, winged reproductive male and female termites leave the nest in giant swarms. The males and females will pair up, mate, lose their wings, and the female then goes on to start a new colony. Termites...

It is important to know how termite infestations start in order to keep them out of your home. Most termites build colonies in the ground, and from those colonies, they send out workers on scouting duties to find new sources of wood. These scouts may eventually reach...

It happened. You discovered a termite infestation in your home. Sadly, it’s an inevitable reality for many homeowners, as termites are responsible for more than $5 billion in damage in the US each year, according to the National Pest Management Association – an...

Physical termite barriers are a control option that can be installed when a home is built. They are integrated into the structure of the house itself, creating a continuous barrier around the home. When they are installed correctly, they will prevent termites from...

While pest professionals don’t recommend a homeowner inspect their home on their own, there are a few red flags that they should look out for that could signal the presence of an infestation.  With the help from experts at NPMA, Termite boys is sharing the top five...

Termite Infestation Probability Zones, or TIP Zones, are used to showcase the risk of infestation across the United States and to determine various policies regarding mortgages and pest control requirements and recommendations. The US Forest Service developed the...

Everything You Need To Know About DIY Termite TreatmentsSubterranean termite infestations can be treated DIY by using a combination of chemical barriers and localized treatments within the structure. The localized treatment will quickly eliminate the infestations that...

Sodium borate, or borax, is a salt that is made from boric acid, and it is often used as a less toxic insecticide in pest control procedures. However, this is not the main application of this substance. It’s main application is in home or laundry cleaning. So can this...

In many states, people selling homes are legally required to tell buyers about past and current termite infestations on the property, but this is not necessarily the case in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, home-sellers do not have to disclose information concerning...

Termites are an insect species that feeds on cellulose found in wood and other materials. They live in colonies, either underground or inside the wood that they feed on. They rarely bite people, and their bites do not pose much of a risk. Their main danger comes from...

One of the treatments available to homeowners dealing with termites is the borate wood preservative. This preservative is absorbed by the wood and will protect it from termites. Let’s take a look at this treatment option, its benefits and its cons. How borates work...