Consuming wood and forming potentially extensive colonies, termites continue to be a major problem for homeowners in Alabama and across the South. This small but voracious pest causes more than $5 billion in property damage every year in the U.S. Unfortunately, most...
Failure to prevent termite infestation after construction
If you recently purchased a home and discovered a termite infestation, you could have a number of hardships to work through. Aside from the financial hurdles that come with termites and property damage, these infestations can also create hardships from a mental point...
How can you identify termite damage in your home?
Termite damage in your home may seem like nothing more than a nuisance at first. However, if ignored, the problem could worsen and potentially compromise the integrity of the structure. Knowing how to identify termite damage can help you act promptly if you notice...
What Alabama residents should know about the Eastern subterranean termite
The Eastern subterranean termite is one of the most common termite species that cause problems for Alabama homeowners. Understanding this termite's habits can help you keep your property termite-free. These are the key characteristics of the Eastern subterranean...
How can termites impact your life?
Termites can wreak havoc on your home and impact your life in many ways. Knowing just how serious of an issue these pests are can help you prepare for what lies ahead. If your termite encounter is the doing of a deceptive seller, you may feel shocked and saddened as...
Are you a victim of inspection fraud?
When you hire an inspection company to take a look at your home, you will often leave them alone as they do their walk-throughs, expecting them to remain honest and thorough in their inspections. So what do you do if a pest company you relied on actually ended up...
How are termites so destructive?
Whether you recently bought a home that had termite damage or hired a pest control company that did not achieve the promised results, your problem may seem overwhelming. Dealing with termites is daunting, especially when you have no idea what they are and their...
What are some common signs of a termite infestation?
If left unaddressed, termites cause massive damage to your home. This damage can even affect its structural integrity when severe, which poses a significant safety risk to you and your family. According to Mississippi State University, there are many common signs of...
The subterranean termite in Alabama versus the termite inspector
Subterranean termites cause an estimated $1 billion to $7 billion annually in the United States and Alabama residents see their fair share of these pests. If termites get a good grip on your property, you could experience considerable structural damage, but can you...
Open-market sales and cash sales and termite damage
Pest control is a major issue in homes across the United States. In fact, estimates state that termite damage alone costs more than five billion dollars annually. If the owner of a home does not catch and rectify termite damage quickly, damages can amount...