termite: Part 4 of our Termite Series - Advance Termite System - 09/10/11 07:19 AM
One of the most popular termite control products that is on the market today is the Advance termite system.  The Advance termite system is a bait control product that is placed in certain places around the perimeter of your home and is non-invasive to the home itself.  With some termite control products, the landscaping must be disturbed or holes must be drilled into your home’s slab base.  The Advance termite system doesn’t require any of this.
The bait that is used in the Advance termite system is placed and locked into secure stations that don’t allow access by unwanted guests.  That … (0 comments)

termite: Part 3 of our Termite Series - Do It Yourself Termite Treatment - 09/10/11 07:16 AM
In general, it is not recommended that you undertake a do it yourself termite treatment program for termite infestation.  Getting rid of termites requires the use of powerful chemicals and it can be dangerous for anyone to try and manipulate these chemicals without the special training that goes along with them.  A do it yourself termite treatment program also requires that you know what areas around your structure to target so that you can be most effective in getting rid of these pesky insects.
However, if you are an avid fan of doing things on your own, you can try a … (0 comments)

termite: Part 1 of our Termite Series - Amount of Damage a Termite Can Do - 09/10/11 07:09 AM
As a homeowner, you may be surprised at the amount of damage a termite can do.  Even though these pesky insects are less than a centimeter in length, the amount of damage a termite can do far outweighs its small size.  There is never just one termite inside a home – there are hundreds and hundreds.  The worker termites are the ones who eat through the wood to provide nourishment to the rest of the colony, and they can really wreak havoc on a wood structure.
Termites eat wood and cellulose materials.  They are especially attracted to wet or damp wood … (0 comments)