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Category Archives: Termites
12-17-2019
Signs Your Home is Infested with Subterranean TermitesTermites are among every homeowner's worst fears. Subterranean termites can especially cause significant damage to the structure of your home if an infestation is not eradicated quickly. As soon as you notice signs of subterranean termite damage,...
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12-13-2019
Termites: How You Know Your Home Has ThemWith its hot, humid climate, Florida is a great place for tourists to visit. The qualities that make Florida attractive to residents and visitors also make it a great home for termites. Just thinking about termites strikes fear into the hearts of...
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12-06-2019
The No-Tent Termite Treatment; What could be simpler?Unfortunately, termites are a common problem for homeowners in South Florida. The warm, moist environment creates a safe-haven of sorts for the pests. Termite infestation is among homeowners’ worst fears. Not only do termites put the structure...
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07-10-2019
Test Your Pest KnowledgeEven though many bugs are active year-round in South Florida's mild, humid climate, but in the summer months…it's full-on bug time. The usual suspects, such as cockroaches, palmetto bugs, ants, termites, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and spiders just...
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05-29-2019
Termite SpotlightFor Florida residents, termites are constantly in the news. A recent UF/IFAS study predicted that if Florida continued on the same trajectory it has since 1990, termites are on track to infest at least half of the structures in the area by 2040....
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03-26-2019
Termite Awareness: How Much Do You Know About Termites?This month includes Termite Awareness Week so it's that time of year for South Florida homeowners to brush up on their knowledge of termites. According to the University of Florida's (UF) Institute of Agricultural Sciences Department, six invasive...
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03-20-2019
New Study Concludes Worst US City for Termites is MiamiKnown as the Magic City, Miami reigns as one of the most glamorous metropolitan areas in the country, with her tropical year-round climate, her famous beaches, her saucy culture mix, and her legendary waterfront. Miami's luxurious backdrop of...
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12-17-2018
Mosquito, Cockroach and Rodent Populations Expected to SpikeAfter record-breaking rainfall last spring and summer, along with hurricanes Alberto, Florence and Michael pummeling the southeast with unprecedented amounts of water and lingering moisture, The National Pest Management Association's biannual Bug...
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10-18-2018
Recent Discovery: Female Termites Who Don't Need Males to ReproduceOn September 24, 2018, media outlets reported the discovery of the first known naturally-occurring all female termite colonies in remote coastal areas of southern Japan. Published in the journal, BMC Biology, University of Sydney's School of Life...
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06-25-2018
Termite Spotlight: Drywood Termites in South FloridaWhile invasive subterranean termites gain the attention of South Florida due to their quick ability to cause significant structural damage, the slower action of drywood termites can often go undetected within walls, floors and attic spaces,...
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