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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The “good” would be spring showers, so necessary for food production, lush lawn and colorful flower beds. The “bad” would be swarming ants, a real nuisance around the patio, ball park, etc. The “ugly” would be swarming termites, an indication that a termite colony has reached a population sufficient to start new colonies. During this […]
The month of May is anticipated by many in order to honor Mothers; however, the month of May also marks the beginning of the Formosan Subterranean Termite swarm season in Alabama. Formosan termites have the potential to cause more destruction than our native subterranean termites. Their colonies are much larger than native colonies and Formosan […]
If you happen to be a termite, there IS no difference, both are simply food. To a termite, the wood used to build our homes is no different than a tree stump in the yard. While termites serve an important role in recycling the world’s forests, when they turn their appetites loose on our […]
Just when you think you have the insect world figured out …. it changes. Though we have been anticipating evening swarms of Formosan termites, native subterranean termites have decided to have a late run of morning swarms instead. Since the two types of termites have decided to somewhat merge swarm seasons, we thought it would […]