- 02 November 2023
Termite control companies regularly tell customers about the risks of DIY termite control methods. Unfortunately, many people think that the risks are only that the methods they use themselves will be either ineffective or have limited effectiveness and they are willing to take the chance.
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- 09 October 2023
Termites are a problem for almost every homeowner, especially in California. Termite damage repair can be hugely expensive. The termite control business is a highly competitive one and all the companies make claims of how good their services are. Every one of them claims to be the best – who will admit to another company being better, even if it’s true? So, how do you find a termite control service you can depend on to give you the best possible service to not just remove termites from your home but also to keep it safe in the future?
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- 03 October 2023
People who live in California do not experience the kind of bitterly cold winters that those in the Northern states do. That said, there is still an appreciable difference between summer and winter temperatures. The lower winter temperature is often enough to make many homeowners think that the danger of termites has disappeared until the arrival of warm weather.
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- 20 September 2023
Buying a house is the biggest investment that most people make. Budgeting for the purchase and arranging the financing is rarely easy and the last thing you want to find after the deal is done and the payment made, is another unexpected big expense to cope with in the form of termites. Termite infestations are very difficult to spot and a building that looks picture-perfect on the surface may have serious structural issues hidden away. The cost of removing the infestation and getting major structural repairs done could ruin your finances.
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- 11 September 2023
When you buy a home, the image you have in your mind is of a place where you will create your family’s future. After a great deal of searching, you find a home that looks like it was made for you and is in the perfect neighborhood. Schools are close by and commuting to work will not be a problem. Stores and entertainment options are easy to get to.
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- 31 August 2023
Being spoiled for choice can be nice – like when you leaf through a nice restaurant’s menu to choose your dessert. However, there are some occasions when you need expert guidance to ensure that you are making the right choice. And when it comes to protecting your home, you have to be sure that you are making the right decision – you cannot take risks with your family’s comfort, security and future. One of the major risks that a home faces is that of a termite infestation.
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- 10 August 2023
The one problem all homeowners want to avoid is that of a termite infestation. Modern termite treatment methods mean that it is now possible to quickly and efficiently get rid of an infestation and prevent the insects from returning. While everyone today has access to professional termite control services, people are often misled by myths and old wives’ tales about termites and this causes them to ignore or overlook an infestation, underestimate its severity, or try DIY termite treatment methods.
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- 25 July 2023
Termite tenting is an old and well-established method of removing drywood termites from a building. Although over the years the chemicals used in the process have evolved to become both, more effective in removing the termites and also safer for humans and animals as well as more environmentally friendly, the basic procedure remains the same.
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- 18 July 2023
There are 2 stages to termite treatment. The first is to get rid of the infestation that is present in the house and the second is to prevent it from recurring.
Getting Rid of Termites
The most widely applied method of getting rid of termites is through termite tenting (fumigation). This involves sealing up a house, covering it with a special tent and pumping it with specially formulated gases to kill the termites present in the structure.
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- 20 June 2023
Termites are not the other guy’s problem. They can attack your home anytime and without any warning signs. And when they do, it is not an easy fix, like using a spray to drive flies out of your house. Termites are tough insects and are difficult to spot until the damage they have done is so severe that it is obvious.