LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Termite activity is considered to be "very heavy" in California and other southeastern states, and the options to rid your home of the destructive insect are limited and often ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 26, 2009) University of California at Irvine researchers have discovered that sulfuryl fluoride, an insecticide widely used to fumigate termite-infested homes and buildings ...

This is the season – yes, right now – when wood-eating termites set out in search of new digs to expand their colonies. Given the right conditions, they can tear a house to shreds – all in plain sight ...

Stopping termites early can save thousands in repairs and help protect your home from permanent damage. Termites enter homes through cracks, wet spots, or wood that touches soil, making prevention and ...

How do some of the most voracious subterranean termite species live and remain active around a house? They have a knack for "smelling death." In the United States, there are two primary ways to ...

Termites that feed on a well-known bait for one day are eventually doomed, which is good news for those who want to protect their property from the destructive pest, an entomologist says. Termites ...

Hawaii homeowners know the struggle of trying to keep termites and pests out of their home, and Aloha Termite & Pest Control was voted by you as one of the Best Of Hawaii. Jon Montalbo (President) ...

Homeowners insurance is important for unexpected occurrences, but what about damage to your home that occurs over time? Some homes suffer damage from wood-loving bugs: termites. Even though damage ...

UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom. The method, detailed in the Journal of Economic Entomology, uses a ...

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