termite infestation: How to Prevent Termite Infestation
- 04/13/17 05:42 PM
Are you seeing these in and around your home? If so you have termites. It is often said that 'April showers bring May flowers.' April showers and climbing temperatures also bring new termite swarmers that are ready to spring into action. Subterranean or ground nesting termites are by far the most destructive wood destroying insect pest. Every spring new swarmer or winged … (4 comments)
Wooden decks and porches if not properly cared for can be an all day breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Termites, the most destructive insect of wooden structures are opportunist with an unending appetite . They are masters of taking advantage of a neglected home. So how can home owners keep their outside recreational areas free from termite infestation? Well, there are three key ways.
First, it's important to give a visual inspection of all accessible components of your deck and/or porch. The illustration above gives the names and shows the areas of the components you should inspect. The posts, beams, joist and … (5 comments)
termite infestation: Why Termites Build Hanging Mud Tubes
- 11/13/15 12:17 AM
One of the signs that a structure may have a Subterranean termite infestation is the presence of shelter tubs, most commonly called mud tubes. These tubes range in sizes, from a 1/4 inch or more in width. Instinctively wise, subterranean termites construct mud tubes to gain access to food sources and to protect themselves from the drying effect of open air and exposure to predators such as ants. Home inspectors as well Pest Control Professionals can find mud tubes in hidden spaces such as support post in crawlspaces. The picture below on the right shows an active mud tube on a support post in a crawlspace during a … (3 comments)
Can you see the potential for water intrusion in this picture? There are actually three, three that are simple to fix, or if left alone, can be costly to repair. One, the downspout does not have an extension. This will result in rain water pooling around the foundation which could then seep through the foundation walls and into the basement. Second, if you look closely the window cap is not caulked. Wind driven rain can also work its way into the interior , not to mention energy loss. The third, and most striking observation is the window. I wanted to take the picture at just the right angle … (11 comments)
Are you seeing these in and around your home? If so you have termites.
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