Termites are every homeowner's worst nightmare, but these preventative measures should help keep bugs at bay and your wood ...
Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...
You finally heaved a sigh of relief because your home is free of those tiny invaders. You even found yourself rearranging the living room, dragging that old wooden bookshelf back out of hiding. For a ...
While doing some repairs on the decaying cedar fence around my house, I saw a termite between the boards. If there’s one, I assume there are more. Should I be in full panic mode? I don’t want my house ...
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Flying Ants vs. Termites

Flying ants and termites are not the same thing. Here are the differences and what you can do about an infestation.
At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...
Have you bought a new home or moved into an apartment? You may have security to prevent intruders, but maybe not for a different trespasser. Termites can vandalize and damage homes, especially in ...
Termites are one of the most destructive pests out there, but they're only prevalent in certain states where the weather aligns with their needs.