Are They Termites or Carpenter Ants?
Termites and carpenter ants are no joke, causing severe damage to your home. Both are small and well hidden, meaning they can go unnoticed for [...]
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04, 2019
When Do Termites Swarm in Houston?
What Is A Swarmer? Bet you didn’t know there were types of termites in this world that don’t eat wood, huh? Well, there are, and [...]
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01, 2019
What Attracts Termites to Your Home
Understanding what attracts termites to your home is the number one step in preventing them. Once you have a termite problem, it becomes increasingly difficult [...]
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03, 2018
Termite Damage vs. Wood Rot: What’s Eating Your Business?
Termite damage and rotting wood can be absolutely detrimental when it comes to the structure of your building. However, because both causes of wood decay [...]
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09, 2017
Termites vs. Ants, What’s the Difference?
Termites and carpenter ants can look almost identical to one another, and while both can be damaging, it’s important you know what you’re dealing with [...]
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10, 2016
Common Mistakes in Treating Residential Termites
“Pulling back the curtains” can sometimes be a cool experience. Seeing how your favorite beer is bottled, learning how emails travel through space and time, [...]
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04, 2016
The Ecological Benefits of Termites
A homeowner whose dwelling is subjected to termites will spend an average of $3,000 to make the necessary repairs, with the wood consuming pests accounting for nearly $5 billion in damages to American homes each year.
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04, 2016
Protecting Your Home From Termites – Holder’s Chats with KHOU
Houston-area homeowners and businesses begin noticing subterranean termites in early spring, when they become visible in swarms by entering homes, commercial buildings and other structures. [...]
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03, 2016
Tips to Detect Termite Property Damage this Spring
Houston-area homeowners and businesses begin noticing subterranean termites in early spring, when they become visible in swarms by entering homes, commercial buildings and other structures. Known as the “silent destroyers,” termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage each year – that’s more damage to homes and businesses than all other natural disasters combined. Adding to the challenge, termite presence is difficult to detect as their activity is hidden behind wallboards, siding or wood trim.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Holder’s Pest Solutions are celebrating the fifth annual Termite Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2016 to bring awareness to termite prevention, detection and treatment. Although termite treatment is most effective when performed by a licensed pest control professional, it is important that individuals know the signs of a termite infestation and become familiar with prevention methods to combat the invasive insects.
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02, 2016
Choose the Right Wood To Prevent Termites In Your Deck
Constructing your home’s deck is a significant emotional and financial investment, but is ultimately a rewarding undertaking. Not only does it provide an outdoor gathering space to entertain guests, it can also add value to your home’s listing price. In a cost/value analysis of home improvement projects across the United States, Remodeling Magazine found that homeowners living in the South Central region – which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas – recovered almost 80% of the deck investment after selling.
