Why Experts Claim That The Termite Population In Massachusetts Will Become Larger With Each Passing Year
Termites do not function well during the winter months. This is a good thing for residents of Massachusetts where winters can be notably harsh. Unfortunately, experts believe that both snowfall and increasingly warm spring and summer seasons are influencing the size...
Why Are Subterranean Termite Infestations Often Found In The Subflooring In Homes, And How Can These Infestations Be Prevented?
Eastern subterranean termites inhabit colonies located beneath the ground surface where workers travel any distance necessary in order to locate food sources. After locating a food source that is substantial enough to provide sustenance to an entire colony, a worker...
Construction And Landscape Defects That Attract Subterranean Termites To Homes
Many residential homes have certain structural defects that ultimately give rise to conditions that are conducive to subterranean termites. For example, ventilation openings on foundation walls that are too small and/or are not evenly spaced can cause dead air pockets...
How To Differentiate Between Termite And Ant Swarmers
The vast majority of ant and termite species dwell in colonies that produce winged reproductive specimens that swarm from their nesting sites each year during the spring, summer and fall months. Some termite species can be found swarming during the winter months, and...