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Ants
Ants are great insects. Some ants can harm your home and bite you, but others simply want some food. Discover how to stop ants from entering your home. read more...
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Insect Identification
Insect identification can put your mind at ease if you are worried about termites because the insects cause great damage. This is why people want to see what termites look like. People just like you desperately want to see termite photos. Termite identification is very important because you want to ensure that any termite control you purchase is targeted to the right insect. read more... -
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Termites Turn Wood to Dust
Termites are really wonderful insects that help create topsoil. But termite damage in homes is real and termite control is something many people need to know about. read more...
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Termites and Mushrooms
Here is an e-mail I received from a reader who wondered about termites being present because of mushrooms in the yard. Termites do not produce mushrooms in your yard, so don't believe a neighbors' misinformation. read more...
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Termites
Termites can attack any home. A termite-free house should still get one or two annual visits from a trained pest control professional. Inground termite colony elimination systems are a good way to protect your home. Putting gravel and having positive pitch around your home keep the soil drier, preventing termites from tunneling. read more... -
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Little Termites Cause Huge Damage
Termites are intelligent insects, but can be conquered by using the right pest control methods. Two methods are injecting repellent chemicals into the soil or using bait stations. Pest management professionals can help eliminate these pests. read more... -
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Termite
Termite pest control is important to consider before you buy a home with a history of termites. Pest control experts can inspect your home and tell you if the house needs repairs. There are many methods to eliminate termites, but it's better to inspect twice before buying once. read more... -
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Repairing Termite Damage
Repairing termite damage is necessary, but only when termites are eliminated. Some repairs are simple, while others can be difficult. Structural termite damage is a difficult repair because wires and utilities often pass through the joists. Hire a professional if you have doubts. read more...
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Termite Pest Control Research
Termite pest control is a huge industry. A demand for termite control products has lead to new improvements in termite baiting systems and total colony elimination systems. Here are some of the advancements in termite pest control. read more...
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Termite Baiting Systems
New baiting systems actually kill termites and termite colonies. These systems are also called total colony elimination systems. There are four major brands of these termite pest control products. The DIY product isn't always trusted to work. Consult professional pest control for help. read more...
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Carpenter Bee Control
Carpenter bees seem dangerous, but are mostly not. Carpenter bees are dangerous to the wood on your house. If you don't want to kill carpenter bees, you might focus on carpenter bee control methods. read more...
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Repairing Carpenter Bee Damage
Carpenter bees make holes in wood for their nests. Repairing carpenter bee damage is pretty simple. Gather the right tools: cork, dowels, latex wood filler and caulk. These can all be used to fill the holes. read more...
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Carpenter Bee Insecticides
To kill carpenter bees, use an insecticide that is either liquid or powder. All the chemicals listed on this page will eliminate carpenter bees if used correctly. There are also dusts that get rid of carpenter bees. read more...
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Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees rarely sting, but they do drill holes into bare or unpainted wood regularly to deposit their young. Pest control methods are primarily to get rid of the larvae by spraying insecticidal dust inside the holes. Another method to kill carpenter bees is to keep susceptible wood painted or apply chemical repellents every 2-4 weeks. read more... -
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Borate Chemicals for Wood Preservation
Wood preservatives with boron are sold by a couple of companies. Other manufacturers of borate products register them as pesticides. Borate products are helpful in repelling all sorts of insects from wood. read more...
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About Borate Chemicals
Borate chemicals are sprayed onto new wood to ward off termites and other insects. It is an easy job and borate products are not new - Europeans, and folks down under in New Zealand and Australia have been using borates with great success for nearly 50 years. Back in 1990, the Australians treated 12 million cubic feet of lumber with borates! read more...
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Using Borate Chemicals
Borates can be applied to anything wood or containing wood to repel insects. The chemicals can be sprayed or painted or the lumber can be dipped, flooded or immersed in the borate solution. Borate chemicals can harm pets and plants, so be sure to avoid them. read more...
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Termites - Soak Wood with Safe Borates
Borate chemicals are highly toxic to wood boring insects, like termites and fungi but are safe for humans and animals. They come in powdery mixes and can be applied to existing wood. Make sure the one you buy is marked as a wood preservative. read more... -
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Do Termite Bait Systems Work?
New termite baiting systems have created huge interest among pest control professionals and homeowners. Will they put a complete end to termites? I don't think so. What they offer is the potential for total colony elimination. read more...
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Borate Products for Termite Control
Borate chemicals are placed on wood to repel termites and they do an excellent job. Buy these boron-based products at any of the following companies. read more...
