YES, but there are preventative measures you can take. “I have a concrete block home, so I don’t have to worry about termites.” We hear this a lot. Many homeowners believe that termites are only a threat to wood-framed houses. While it’s true that termites won’t eat through concrete, block homes still contain wood […]
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By Dave Laster Termite Department Manager for Slug-A-Bug It’s time to focus on a tough customer, an Asian subterranean termite that has been making its presence known in Florida recently. Originally from Southeast Asia, Coptotermes gestroi found its way to Florida in 1996, first spotted in Miami. Since then, it’s been gradually expanding its territory […]
Read MoreTo say that Florida has gotten a lot of rain this year is an understatement. Unfortunately, all the hurricanes and tropical storms don’t just do water damage. They have longer lasting impacts as well. One of these is the triggering of termite swarms. When the ground is moistened, termites start flying out and begin reproducing. […]
Read MoreIt’s not exactly a magical time of year. However, termite swarming season is here. While you may not find this a reason to celebrate, it is an important time in your termite and pest control year. Swarming season usually happens when conditions are right and may or may not be tied to the calendar. Many […]
Read MoreOut of all the pests the can bother us, some seem to wreak a little more havoc than others. No pest is a welcome guest, by any means…some are problems that seem especially hard to get rid of. Take termites, for example. Many people have a termite problem and may be completely unaware of it. […]
Read MoreDrywood termites regularly infest structures in dry climates all over the country, but dampwood termites love the Florida humidity. Unlike their drywood counterparts, these termites do not require soil and instead feed exclusively in moisture-rich wood. How can you spot these pests, and what can you do to prevent or mitigate the damage they cause? […]
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