Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘wood destroying insects’
April – A time for Termite Swarming
The warm, damp, and cool weather- odd as it is, is the perfect type of conditions for termites to swarm. It also means that new termite colonies will form in April and that can spell trouble for homeowners. What is Termite Swarming? A termite swarm is literally a ball of termites in flight. An oddity […]
Every spring, generally following a rain, termite colonies divide. The new queen leaves the colony taking with her a portion of the workers. They fly out and look for a new place to call home. That place might be your home. Here’s what to look for during the swarming season. Swarming Insects A swarm of […]
Carpenter Ants – A spring Swarm
Carpenter ants are wood-destroying insects, and even though they do not eat wood, they will damage homes.Identifying Carpenter Ants Generally, carpenter ants are black and large. They range in size from 1/4 of an inch to almost a 1/2 inch in length. What is unique about carpenter ants is that they swarm. If you see […]
3 Signs Termites Are Eating Your House
In terms of pest control, termites rank at the top of the list for homeowners. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year across the US. They are such a noxious pest that most states in the US, including Texas, require a wood-destroying pest report as part of the home selling process. Are termites […]
Wood Destroying Insects and Garage Space
Homeowners pay a lot of attention to the possibility of damage to their home and foundation and sometimes skip the potential for damage to a garage or outbuilding. That is because garages have cement floors rather than foundations, but plenty of wood-eating pests will take up residence in a garage. There are plenty of support […]
Wood Destroying Insects and Winter
Many of the insects that destroy wood disappear in the winter. The carpenter bees have drilled galleries in wood, crawled inside, and plugged the hole. Like most insects that damage wood, the carpenter bee female will overwinter snug like a bug in a rug. What kinds of insects destroy wood, and what do they do […]
Summer Renovations and Pest Control
Wood-destroying insects (WDI) are a big problem everywhere. They include wood-boring beetles, termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and a few other pests that eat you out of house and home. Summer is prime time for home repair and remodel. When you are ripping out that wall, you discover why the house has squeaky floorboards, doors […]
Wood Destroying Insects are plentiful. They include termites, carpenter bees, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and a few other pests. You become familiar with wood-destroying insects when you sell your home or business or when you buy a property with a building on it. Part of the pest inspection for home or commercial building sales includes […]
Winter and early spring are good times of the year to control carpenter bees. Damage by Carpenter Bees The bees drill holes in unpainted wood and cause damage to fence, decks, and homes. These serve as galleries – places where they lay a few eggs and may overwinter. Carpenter bees are excellent pollinators, and there […]
Real Estate Pest Control Services
Are you selling a property? Are you thinking about buying a property? Pest control services for real estate are designed to help relieve the worry around pest damages when buying or selling a home. Texas is a state that requires a Wood-Destroying Insect Report for home sales; however, there are other property pests, and they […]
