Q: Lately, my doors and windows are hard to open, and I’ve noticed small piles of wood around the house. What does termite damage look like? Should I contact someone to perform an inspection? A: ...

It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

Termites are wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. Preventative measures include inspections, removing debris, resolving moisture problems, and improving ventilation. If ...

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Q: I live in an older home, and I recently noticed flying insects and piles of wings near the foundation. I’m worried I might have a termite infestation; how can I tell, and if I do have termites, ...

Termites, found on every continent except Antarctica, are often referred to as "silent destroyers." These small, social insects live in colonies and spend their lives primarily in search of ...

True to their name, drywood termites burrow into dry, undecayed wood, which could spell loads of trouble for furniture and other wood trim in and around your home. Drywood termites are mainly found in ...

We’re looking to buy a 2-story rowhouse with a poured concrete basement and just had a home inspection done. Bad news, there looks like was extensive termite damage and three wood beams were removed ...

Reports of termites are on the rise and becoming a nuisance for many Florida homeowners. Families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week reported a sudden uptick in visible termite swarming ...

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