Subterranean termites will happily feed on any of the common woods used for structural lumber in homes. It doesn’t matter if it is softwood or hardwood, pine, or oak. Certain factors make wood even more desirable to termites: high moisture content, softness, the presence of fungus or decay, and the absence of natural chemicals, resins,
VIEW MORESubterranean termites require moist conditions to survive. To stay moist, they have to maintain a direct contact with the ground unless aboveground moisture or leaks provide them with a wet environment. Termites can move from the soil into your home by moving through underground foundation cracks, through wood members that are in the ground, or
VIEW MOREWe are fast approaching the main swarming season for termites in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Learn the differences between swarming termites and winged ants and what to do about pest control.
VIEW MOREPodcast with expert Tim Chace on his experience treating termites in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
VIEW MOREIt’s never too early to inspect. While ground-nesting termites may not be very active yet since the ground is still cold, we can always check inside your home for evidence of termite infestation or damage.
VIEW MOREPodcast with Tim Chase, entomologist and pest control technician at Colonial Pest on termites and termite exclusion.
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VIEW MOREWood in your home can be eaten by termites and yet look perfectly normal. Termites hollow wood out invisibly from the inside. Subterranean termites live in colonies in the soil and travel to wood sources for food. They can travel long distances to find wood; a decaying tree stump, a stack of firewood, or structural
VIEW MOREQuestion My husband and I are concerned about termites infesting our 50-year old home. We don’t know if it’s ever had a termite treatment so we’ve decided we need one. We’re leaning toward termite baiting instead of the standard termite treatment, but we’re not sure. Can you help us decide? Answer Both traditional chemical soil
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