Editor’s note: The following is an article that appeared in the December edition of Indialantic Neighbors. Termite trouble: Homes in sunny Florida are always on the menu By Steve Lum, President, Slug-A-Bug People are migrating to Florida in historic numbers. Unfortunately, many of them are unprepared for one of the Sunshine State’s drawbacks: the proliferation […]
Read MoreWhen a home is infested with termites, the homeowner rarely gives much thought about what kinds of termites are involved. But it’s an important distinction. Not only will it affect preventative measures, but it can also ensure proper control. The classification is based on where each colony lives. Subterranean: Subterranean termites, as the name suggests, […]
Read MoreOf all of the pests that can invade our home, termites often fly under the radar. Termites don’t bite you or leave marks on your skin, but they can literally eat you out of house and home. Pest control experts have put together a list of symptoms you can look for in and around your […]
Read MoreIn Florida, termite control throughout the year is nothing short of an absolute must. It’s time to think about the coming winter. It’s time to think about devising a late Fall termite treatment plan. Why should Brevard residents worry about termites in the winter? Why Doesn’t Florida Have a Termite Season? Many states have a […]
Read MoreAs a homeowner, you probably already know the statistics. Termites in the home cause billions of dollars of damage every single year in the United States alone. They’ll not only eat the wood in your house but the insulation, too. They’ve even eaten entire swimming pool liners before. They can damage the plants in your […]
Read MoreDid you know that homeowners who discover a termite infestation will spend $3000 on average to repair the problem? Statistics like that make finding the best termite control method possible an absolute must. Termite protection for homes, though, can seem a bit complicated. After all, a quick look at the results from any search engine […]
Read MoreThe signs can be really subtle. The damage, though, is never subtle. Instead, it can result in contractor bills in the tens of thousands of dollars to repair your home, and you’ll still need a clean bill of health from a Florida termite control specialist to even think about putting it on the market. It’s […]
Read MoreAnytime there’s rain in Florida, you’ll see termites follow. This is because damp soil brings the termites out of the ground. They swarm, mate, and settle down. The main Subterranean termite swarming season is spring, but a lesser swarming season will happen in the Fall. This happens alongside the main swarming season for drywood termites. […]
Read MoreYou can take care of your home, treat it well, and do everything right. And yet: if a termite swarm invades your house, you can be fighting to keep your home standing. Having a Fall termite treatment plan is important. They’re one of the key elements of Florida termite control. The best termite treatments in […]
Read MoreTermite prevention can be a challenge. You can reduce your risk of a termite infestation, but you can’t eliminate it entirely. Subterranean termites are forced out of the soil by rain. They then swarm, mate, and set out to find a home. There’s a little bit of luck involved with where they land but from […]
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