termites
Termites are in the soil. But is having termites in a lawn a cause for concern? Not necessarily. Termites have a purpose. They help recycle dead plant matter and wood and return the nutrients to the environment. So do you need to exterminate all termites from your lawn? Of course not! The only issue is if termites are very near your home or active on your home or nearby structures. It is nearing termite swarming…
Read MoreApril is typically the busiest termite treatment season around the Austin area. Termites swarm in the warming weather and evidence of their activity becomes much more noticeable. Signs of Termites These can include: Mud tubes are used by many termites to reach a food source and as protection as they travel. These can be seen on the inside or outside of walls as well as possibly in cracks in the structure or cement. Bubbling paint…
Read MoreAs winter fades, termites begin to disperse and start new colonies. What you may see around your house in early spring are termite “swarmers.” These are about 3/8″ long termites with clear wings. They go out looking for new colony sites near wood that is in contact with the soil. These swarming termites can be mistaken for ant swarmers, but they have a few notable differences in appearance. The middle part of an ant is…
Read MoreIf you have termites there is not a need for a drastic or highly toxic and dangerous treatment to you, your family or even the surrounding environment. For active termite issues we use a very low-toxicity product called Altriset. There is no purely organic pest control method legally registered for professional termite control, but this is an extremely safe product. For Altriset, the Environmental Protection Agency does not even require a signal word, which are…
Read MoreInsects become more active when the weather warms up and termites are no exception. These structural menaces cause up to $5 billion in yearly home damage in the U.S. alone. How to Identify a Termite Termites can sometimes be confused with winged ants during swarming season in the spring. As shown in this Texas A&M Agrilife Extension image, a termite has a uniform waist vs. the pinched waist of an ant. Ant antennae are bent,…
Read MoreOne of a homeowner’s worst nightmares is their house being infested with termites, and for good reason. These wood eating insects cause up to $5 billion in yearly home damage in the U.S. alone. Though many people think they are a type of ant, they are not. Researchers now think they were once part of the cockroach family long ago — as if you needed another reason to dislike them. Keep in mind that termites…
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