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 MoreWhen the weather starts to warm up like it is this week around Austin, it is a great time to inspect for pest issues. But before looking for actual pests, look around your home and outside for potential pest nesting spots. This could be anything from a stack of cardboard boxes in the garage to piles of rock or stone near the house. Clearing out brush, debris, piles of leaves any potential hiding spots can…
Read MoreWhen people say they are seeing “large ants” they are usually describing carpenter ants or acrobat ants. These are two types of “wood ants” that burrow into wood and make galleries and nests. They can climb onto houses from trees, adjoining fences, utility lines or just make a path to your home along the ground. Because they often come from trees, it is a good idea to trim back any bushes or tree branches that…
Read MoreSwarmer ants are usually the first ants seen when bug season starts. These also include swarming termites since they show up at the same time. Of course, termites and ants are very different so read this article to get an idea of which one you may be seeing. Swarming ants are winged ants that take flight in the spring as part of an ant colony’s reproduction and expansion. Unlike ants crawling around the inside of…
Read MoreWhen most people think of seeing ants, they don’t think of them spotting them in or around their roof. But two types of ants around Austin and Central Texas can be found high up in your home. Carpenter ants, and acrobat ants, are two types of “wood ants” that make nests in wood, particularly soft or water-damaged wood which is easier for them to chew into. They burrow in and make nests and can often…
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 MoreSpringtime means many insects and pests get active and start multiplying and could become a nuisance around homes. If you start seeing bugs around, just remember that it may not mean you have an infestation. You could simply be seeing a few swarmers. Swarmers are pests, particularly ants, that set flight to look for new homes and new colonies to create. As the name suggests they have wings and differ in appearance from the usual…
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 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,…
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