Finding out that your home is infested with termites is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. The Formosan termite species happens to be the worst of the worst. They are the most ferocious subterranean termite species, capable of chewing through wood, wallpaper, and even flooring. The worst part is that they will do it right in front […]
Even with all of the uncertainty we are facing right now in our country amidst the global pandemic of Covid-19, one thing is for certain…Spring is here and in full force. For those of us down in the South, we’ve had some days that already feel like summer! And for a lot of us being […]
Temperatures are rising and Spring is in full bloom. This of course means so are insects and insect populations, including a variety of flying insects. The past couple of weeks, we have received numerous calls from concerned customers and non-customers about the presence of flying insects that they fear may be termites. This time of […]
With the heat coming in full force the last couple of weeks, it certainly feels as though we went straight from Winter to Summer overnight. And some recent showers have added to the overall mugginess as well. The showers, which are necessary for food production, lush lawns and colorful flower beds, also bring about the […]
Termite season is just around the corner, and there is nothing you can do to stop them….or is there. For those of us who live here in the South, termites are an issue that must always be present in our minds. With the recent addition of some warmer days and a good supply of rain, […]
When it comes to owning a home, we’ve all heard the saying that “our house is our biggest asset,” and therefore there are many things that us as homeowners have to do to protect that asset. This includes protecting your home from things like tornados, floods, hail and any other unforeseen issues that may occur. […]
Over the past couple of months, we have slowly been rolling out a new bundle opportunity to our customers. As technology has increased, so has the demand for convenience. Long gone (or for the most part) are the days of writing checks for every bill…every month. Automatic billing, online banking, and other means of payment […]
With the recent rain that we have experienced, springtime is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. The showers, which are necessary for food production, lush lawns and colorful flower beds, also bring about the reproductive stage of many insects. Particularly ants and termites. During this time of year it is not […]
The cooler temperatures have tempted many homeowners to start work on long awaited landscaping projects outdoors. Whether grabbing a pencil for the planning stage or diving right in, one very important factor to consider is what materials will be used for borders or retaining walls. A word of caution to all dedicated yard aficionados, for […]
Termites are one of nature’s many “recyclers” of dead wood, which make them a very beneficial insect as a whole. The problem with this pest develops when they decide to turn their attention to recycling our homes which are, of course, made of …. dead wood. Termites, and in fact most insects, have been around […]
