We just discovered that we might have termites. From what I can figure out on the Internet, it sounds like we would have to have a termite fumigation. What does that involve? It sounds expensive.—W. M., North Andover, MA We Don’t “Fumigate” for Termites in the Northeast Don’t worry, we do not fumigate for termites
VIEW MOREHere in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, two of our biggest wood-destroying pests are termites and carpenter ants. Both like moist conditions and usually begin their infestations in wood that is damp or that has been damp and has decayed. Check around your home for moisture problems that could lead to wood decay. Plumbing leaks. Look
VIEW MOREI have an old antique bureau that seems to be infested by something feeding on the wood. I’ve found lots of small round holes in the wood and sawdust. The pest control technician that was here said we had drywood termites and our house would have to be fumigated. Can that be true? I’ve tried to find
VIEW MORE1. Termites only attack older wood in older homes. New wood is safe from termite attack for many years. FACT – Termites will and do attack new wood. They generally prefer wood that has a high moisture content, or is softened by water damage or rot. But plenty of new homes have temporary leaks or damp
VIEW MOREKatlyn Graham: I feel for these people who have just bought a house, walk in to this situation. That’s a tough…I’m sure that happens during sales. When there’s an inspection, people find out there’s a lot of termite damage. How do you prevent termites in your home to begin with? Tim Chace: That’s also an
VIEW MOREAt Colonial, the bones of our termite protection program is the Sentricon Colony Elimination System which is an innovative termite baiting program. Baiting for termites is a relatively new concept and it seems our customers still have lots of questions about how termite baits work. Termites are not attracted to wood, they find it in
VIEW MOREKatlyn Graham: Hello, I’m Katlyn Graham here with Tim Chace, a pest control technician and entomologist with Colonial Pest. Welcome, Tim. Tim Chace: Hi, Katlyn. Katlyn: Thanks for joining us today. We’re discussing termites and the theme you say this spring has been swarming termites and some severely damaged homes. What have you been noticing
VIEW MOREHomeowners are usually surprised when they discover, or are told, that they have termites in their home. How could this happen? It shouldn’t, but the right combination of wrong circumstances can result in a termite infestation. Subterranean termites like we have in New Hampshire and Massachusetts live in colonies in the soil and travel through
VIEW MOREPressure-treated wood is wood that has had a chemical preservative forced into the pores to form a barrier that resists decay and wood-eating insects like termites and carpenter ants. Pressure-treated wood is used primarily where wood is in close contact with soil such as decking, fence posts, mailbox or light posts, trellises, or gazebos. Building
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