The term termite swarm can conjure up all kinds of horror film images, like a horde of termites moving into your neighborhood with the intent to eat up every building on the block! Luckily, a termite swarm isn’t quite that menacing, but it’s certainly not pleasant. Swarms are actually quite common in the insect world….
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Category: Termites
Termite FAQs
Did you know that termites never sleep? They work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, which is why they can quickly do so much damage to your home. Another not-so-fun-fact about termites is that each colony has as many as one million termites in it, and if your home…
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How to Determine if Your Home has Termites
It’s been a long winter in Upstate NY and Vermont, but the spring thaw should be here any day. As termite exterminators in Albany, Saratoga and as far north as Plattsburgh NY, this is the start of our busy season. Many people assume this is because termites hibernate in winter, but they’re not actually dormant,…
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When is Termite Season in Lake George, Saratoga Springs & Albany NY?
No matter where you live, termites are active all year long. However, they are most visible when the weather turns warmer, which is why spring is typically considered termite season in Lake George, Saratoga Springs & Albany NY. When Does Termite Season Start? The season typically starts when homeowners experience termite swarms. A swarm occurs…
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Termite Control in Saratoga Springs NY
Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage – costs not covered by homeowners insurance – which is why termite control is so very important. In addition to termite prevention methods, homeowners can avoid structural damage from termites with early intervention. If you live in the northeast and you’ve discovered termites in…
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Termite Control in Albany NY
Sometimes called “silent destroyers” for their ability to quietly and methodically eat through your home’s support beams and other wood features, termites are believed to infest some 600,000 U.S. homes. Unfortunately, termite damage is rarely covered by home insurance, which is why termite treatment and termite control are so important. In addition to termite prevention…
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Are Termites Covered By Home Insurance?
Termites can quietly and methodically devastate a home by eating through support beams and destroying other wood features. According to the National Pest Management Association, more than 600,000 U.S. homes suffer from termite infestations, which cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year. Yet, despite those statistics, termites are generally not covered by…
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How Do I Get Rid of Termites?
Termites. The word alone can send shivers down the spine of any homeowner, and rightfully so. While they are vital to the health of our woodlands and forests, termites can literally destroy a home’s wood and wood structure. As pest control professionals, we cannot stress enough the importance of knowing how to get rid of…
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General Information on Termites
We’ve seen homes literally caving in due to termites eating away at the wood. We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right detection and procedure done. The pest control industry has developed so many different methods to control termites that the choice could be difficult. Nature’s Way Pest Control has over…
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Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites
To the untrained eye, a carpenter ant and a termite are hard to tell apart. After all, they’re both oblong in shape, have a dark color and have four wings. They both also damage wood. But there are some major differences between the two pests. The main difference is that termites eat wood, while carpenter…
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