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Termites 101: Everything You Need To Know

Termites can be the bane of a property owner's existence. Learn how to keep these wood-munchers from eating you out of house and home.
Termites are quite possibly the most destructive of all pests, causing billions of dollars in damage to homes in the United States every year. They eat the cellulose found in wood, causing enormous ...
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 ...
Homeowners face recurring termite problems despite treatments. The main colony often survives underground, and incomplete ...
It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...
The typical range for termite inspection costs is $0 to $400, with a national average of $133. The most significant cost factors for termite inspections are the inspection type, home loan type, ...
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana’s summer weather is here, which means for homeowners and renters alike, it’s termite season. While termite extermination can cost homeowners hundreds and even thousands ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terminix (NYSE: TMX), a leading provider of essential pest and termite control services, recently partnered with The Harris Poll to gauge homeowners’ sentiments on ...
How does a fly larva sneak into a termite nest? With a butt shaped like a termite’s head, obviously. An international team of researchers in Morocco has discovered blow fly larvae not just living but ...