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How Bad Is It: Drywood VS Subterranean

Florida is prone to termite damage throughout the year. If they go undetected for long, termites can cause irreparable damage to your property and other fittings inside. In Florida, the most common types of termites are the dry wood and subterranean termites. You can tell which one is wreaking havoc by looking at how and where they live and the evidence they leave behind. Continue reading to learn how dry wood termites vs. subterranean termites compare in terms of their... Read more
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Carpenter Ants VS Termites: How To Tell The Difference

Americans spend billions of money fixing damages caused by termites and ants. While these insects could be responsible for wood damage every summer, termites are more destructive than ants. Learning how carpenter ants vs. termites compare in terms of looks, diet, and damage caused can help you take quick action in protecting your property. Here, we look at the main differences between carpenter ants and termites. Carpenter Ants vs. Termites Body: Shapes and Wings Worker termites and ants leave the... Read more
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8 Signs That You’re About To Have a Termite Issue

Termites may cause huge damage to your property, especially wood structures. There are different types of termites that cause damage in equal measure. However, two major breeds cause a lot of termite damage. These are : Subterranean termites: they live majorly in soil that’s moist and loose. They become very large and can cause a lot of termite damage. They rely on moisture to live. Drywood termites: these live mostly on wood and can live their entire lives there. A... Read more
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5 Types of Termites and What They Do

There are more than 2000 species of termites globally, with over 40 species in the United States. They measure between 0.25 to 0.5 inches long, although the queens and kings measure up to an inch in length. They have soft bodies with straight antennae. Their colors range from white to light brown, with worker termites appearing lighter and the swarming ones darker. Flying termites/reproductives have two pairs of prominent wings. but they are different from ants Termites do invade, build... Read more
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8 Common Misconceptions About Dry Wood Termite Extermination

Each year, termites cause more than a billion dollars of estimated damage in the United States. This is greater than fire, flood, and other natural disasters combined. Unfortunately, however, many homeowners believe misconceptions about what termites are, how they work, and how best to treat them. Below are a few common termite myths, as well as the facts that demystify them. Myth: Deforestation destroys termite colonies. Fact: Termites move on to other food sources when they are displaced from their... Read more
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Why are there insect wings on my window sill?

No one wants to find signs of bugs invading their home or business. Aside from seeing live insects, people might see insect wings, leg segments, or dead bugs. In all of those cases, you could still have some insects, like termites. A termite infestation is a likely reason for seeing insect wings on the floor or a window sill. Those wings most likely came from termites. Read on to learn more about this odd part of termite life and why... Read more
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What Does It Mean When Termites Swarm in Your House?

Termites cost home and business owners a few billion dollars a year. Termite swarmers are clusters of male and female flying termites who leave their colony to form a new colony. They can be confused with flying ants or other flying bugs, but swarming termites are bad news wherever they appear. If termites appear in your home, there may be a colony in the walls or under the floor. Wings on window sills may also indicate a problem. Damaged wood... Read more
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What is a Dry Wood Termite and What Type of Damage Can They Cause?

As suggested by its name, a dry wood termite is a type of eusocial insect that thrives on regular and dry wood. Due to their penchant to feed on wood and hide within drywalls, furniture, and practically any type of lumber, they make for common yet problematic pests in many homes.  Like subterranean termites, dry wood termite infestations are also common in several zip codes in Florida. But even when you use lawn care resources that might kill many other... Read more
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What You Need To Do: To Treat and Prevent a Bed Bug Invasion in Your Daytona Home

The fact of the matter is that bed bugs can be a significant problem. As such, it is necessary to treat the bed bug problem as quickly as possible.  Thankfully, you can reach out to bed bug experts for bed bug treatments in your Florida home.  If you are looking for bed bug control to fight your bed bug infestation, remember that Biotherm Green in Daytona is your best option. With our years of experience dealing with box springs, hiding... Read more
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How Fumigation Can End Your Home’s Bed Bug Problem in Tampa

Do you need to protect your home and get rid of bed bugs? Here’s how fumigation can end your home’s bed bug problem in Tampa, FL. A Nose for Pest Extermination Did you know that many exterminators are now training dogs to detect bed bugs? A trained dog for bed bug detection succeeds with 98% accuracy (compared to only 30% accuracy for human inspectors). Like police canine units sniff out drug paraphernalia, our trained team now includes intelligent canines who... Read more