How To Protect Yourself From Termites

March 25th, 2008 by admin

Terminates exist in every state except for Alaska, and they cause property damage (millions of dollars of damage to homeowners) everywhere they thrive. Termites are particularly prevalent in Florida and other warm-weather states, but they can be a problem just about anywhere.

How do you protect yourself from these pesky insects? There are several ways you can do it without spending a lot of money. Let’s jump right in:

1. Treat Exterior Wood to Prevent Termite Infestations

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Prevent Termites With Termite Pest Control

January 13th, 2008 by admin

Termite pest control needs to be “nipped in the bud” before the damage starts. Avoid moisture accumulation near the foundation, which provides water needed for termite survival. Divert water away from the foundation with properly functioning downspouts, gutters, and splash blocks. Soil needs to be graded or sloped away from the foundation in order for surface water to drain away from the building.

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Pest Control Products That Work

January 13th, 2008 by admin

You spent all day planting a beautiful flowerbed and your little vegetable garden is finally planted. You are whipped and go in to get some rest so you can come out in the morning and enjoy gazing at your hard work and having people over to see what you have done this year. You walk out the next morning, your flowers are destroyed, and your veggies are half eaten or gone. Whether you are dealing with garden pests or having bird problems or maybe even problems in your home with roaches or mice, you need to find the right pest control product for your situation.

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Pest Control Products That Work

January 10th, 2008 by admin

You spent all day planting a beautiful flowerbed and your little vegetable garden is finally planted. You are whipped and go in to get some rest so you can come out in the morning and enjoy gazing at your hard work and having people over to see what you have done this year. You walk out the next morning, your flowers are destroyed, and your veggies are half eaten or gone. Whether you are dealing with garden pests or having bird problems or maybe even problems in your home with roaches or mice, you need to find the right pest control product for your situation.

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Carpenter Bee Pest Control Explained

January 3rd, 2008 by admin

Have you ever noticed a big, fuzzy black or brown bee flying around your yard? The bees you are seeing are probably carpenter bees. Sometimes people mistakenly call these “Bumblebees”. A true Bumblebee is a different creature.

Carpenter bees are solitary bees that get their name from their habit of boring holes into wood to create a cavity. This cavity is where the female will lay her eggs. Often the evidence of their presence is a pile of “sawdust-like” shavings.

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