Termite swarmers cannot wait for the spring to come! Once the temperatures hit the low 70s, they take advantage of the warmth and dampness of springtime rain. In a previous blog, Don’t Dismiss Termites, we spoke of the dangers to your home or business structures from...
Ahh, the signs of spring! Melting snow and thoughts of getting our homes and backyards ready for summer outdoor life. Yard cleanup and mulching are rituals every spring, but do you know what is in your mulch? Mulch protects your soil by retaining moisture, regulating...
Termites cost homeowners billions of dollars each year in structural damage, repair costs, and termite control services. Termites can be busy and remain virtually unseen unless you know the signs. They are highly tenacious and can stay, unseen even after you think...
A Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI) Report is often a requirement when you buy, refinance, or sell a home. Usually, the WDI Report is part of a home inspection and documents the home's condition regarding wood-destroying insects. Why would I need a Wood Destroying...
What's that sound? Nearly every day, our phones are ringing with people calling to tell us they heard a sound in the attic last night when getting ready for bed. Or they were in the laundry room and detected a scratching noise in the wall. Pests and nuisance wildlife...
Here in Upstate New York, we still see snow and ice all around our homes and businesses. Ahh, but the subterranean areas of your home or business may be very warm and alive with termites. What is a termite swarm and when is swarming season? In our previous blog, Don't...
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