Each year, termites swarm many parts of Alabama between about March and May, with the problem often becoming particularly severe within a few weeks of Mother’s Day. In 2019, Mobile residents had to deal with an abundance of these pests. Per Fox 10, research showed...
Termites have the potential to wreak havoc on real estate. Known to cause expensive wood, insulation and structural damage, termites may also create health hazards for those with asthma or allergies. For these reasons, ridding your Alabama home of them is critical....
Termites are a bigger issue than most people realize. Sadly, most people only find this out after they discover that their home has an infestation. The damage caused by termites can be extensive and costly, leaving homeowners with massive losses that for many are...
Both buyers and sellers of real estate in the south have legal obligations pursuant to mandatory and optional disclosures. If a seller fails to disclose certain defects in the property, such as termite infestation, the buyer may end up spending thousands of dollars to...
Termite problems can be devastating and require the assistance of an exterminator who engages in fair and legal business practices. But Terminix International recently settled two cases to resolve possible termite litigation. These include a historic $60 million...
Looking for the signs of termite damage can be an important way to protect your investment in your home. Unfortunately, these signs may not tell you the degree of the damage that the termites have done. By the time they arise, the termites may already have...
A home is a substantial investment, so it makes sense if you, like most other homebuyers, invest in a professional home inspection. Though a home inspection is costly, it can be well worth the extra expense if it means identifying costly issues before you close. What...
Alabama residents like you want to live in a nice, clean space. Unfortunately, pests often make a livable space into one you do not want to be around. Having to deal with termites makes it difficult or impossible to live in your home. Because of that, you may want to...
Buying an Alabama home is an expensive proposition, and you likely take steps that ensure everything from the paperwork to the condition of the home is in order. However, if you discover the house has a termite infestation after your purchase goes through, you may...
Hot, humid coastal areas like Mobile County are ideal environments for moisture-loving termites. A typical homeowners policy excludes region-specific risks like damage from these invasive insects, according to FindLaw. So, Alabama residents often turn to termite bonds...
