Pest Blogs

Key Takeaways Heat treatment for termites kills drywood termite colonies by raising indoor temperatures to 120–140°F for several hours. This chemical-free method eliminates termites at

Key Takeaways A thorough termite inspection covers the interior, exterior, crawl spaces, and attic of your home. Mud tubes, frass (drywood termite droppings), hollow-sounding wood,

Key Takeaways Subterranean termites have three distinct castes — workers, soldiers, and swarmers — each with a unique appearance. Workers are small, pale, soft-bodied insects

Key Takeaways Nasutitermes soldier termites spray a toxic, glue-like chemical from a nozzle-shaped structure on their heads called a nasus. This chemical defense mechanism makes

Key Takeaways Drywood termites live entirely inside wood and don’t need contact with soil, making them harder to detect than subterranean species. The most reliable

Key Takeaways Termite eggs are tiny, translucent white or yellowish ovals about the size of a grain of sand, making them nearly impossible to spot

Key Takeaways Termite exit holes are small, round openings (about 1/8 inch) that drywood termites create to push out frass and allow swarmers to leave

Key Takeaways Baby termites (nymphs) are tiny, translucent white insects about 1/8 inch long that resemble smaller versions of adult worker termites. Finding baby termites

Key Takeaways A standard termite inspection takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the size and condition of your home. Inspectors examine both

Key Takeaways Winged termites, called swarmers or alates, have straight antennae, a thick waist, and two pairs of equal-length wings. Flying ants look similar but

Key Takeaways You can legally sell a home with termite damage in Florida, but you must disclose all known damage and infestations to potential buyers.

Key Takeaways Termite droppings (frass) are tiny, six-sided pellets that resemble grains of sand or black pepper and are a hallmark sign of drywood termites.