The Wood Rot—Termite Connection
Subterranean termites have a high requirement for moisture, both in their surrounding environment and in their food. They are most attracted to wood that has been partially decomposed by fungi. The...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Termite Damage?
I was called to check out some potential termite damage at an old termite account. After reviewing the client history, it was noted that the Sentricon Colony Elimination System had eliminated the...
View ArticleTermites in the Floor
Welcome. I’m Zack Ciras from Colonial Pest Control, your go-to full service pest control company serving Central and Eastern Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine. Today, I’d like...
View ArticleIs Your Basement Termite-Proof?
The basement or crawlspace in a home is often the starting point for a subterranean termite infestation. Why? The basement foundation is the one part of the house that is in contact with soil, a...
View ArticleTermites Are Attracted by Certain Conditions
Here in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, our only serious termite pest is the eastern subterranean termite… and it can be plenty serious! It’s called a subterranean termite because it has a mandatory...
View ArticleAre the Swarmers Ants or Termites?
ike termites, ants swarm to start new colonies (see Why Do Termites Swarm?). When the colony is of a certain size and age (at least two years old) or is under stress, winged reproductive ants are...
View ArticleTake Steps to Keep Termites Away From Your Home
Termites like two things: wood and moisture, and they especially like it when the two are found together. Wood that is in direct contact with soil is especially susceptible to termite attack. Anything...
View ArticleOur Yard Flooded! Do We Need a Termite Retreatment?
By law, a pest control company cannot automatically retreat your home for termites, even at your request. According to EPA, retreatment for subterranean termites is only allowed if there is clear...
View ArticleYes, You Can Control Termites with IPM Methods
For much of the 20th century, the standard termite treatment involved hundreds of gallons of liquid pesticide injected into a trench around a home’s foundation, and sometimes through drill holes inside...
View ArticleProtecting New Construction From Termites
I work in construction and want to build a small home for my daughter and family. I’m worried though about the requirements for termite prevention, that’s an area I don’t know anything about. Can you...
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