Yes, termites could crawl on you if you came into close contact with them. This is generally rare unless you find yourself outside when termites are swarming. Odds are, a termite swarmer has already landed on you, but you just…
Yes, you most certainly can take termites with you when you move. This would occur when termites have invaded a piece of furniture, a picture frame or other wooden object that you take with you from your old house to…
Most bed frames and box springs are made of wood, so yes, termites could use that for a meal. Realistically, however, subterranean termites will more likely feed on the interior walls, framing, and cabinetry so that they will come into…
Not really. Yes, we have seen termites in fabrics or anything that has a cellulose component, especially in a warehouse or storage setting. However, in the typical residential closet, there really isn't any risk that the termites will eat your…
Call us. Eliminating termites is what we do, day in and day out. Seriously though, termite infestations are far more common than you might think. There is no reason to panic, you just need to take action quickly to stop…
There are several commercially available products that you can spray on wood to protect it from termites. Without promoting certain brands, products that have the active ingredient disodium octaborate tetrahydrate are commonly used to spray onto wood to protect the…
Baking soda is not an effective termite killer. The main issue with termites is that they deliver the product deep into the colony. When dealing with subterranean termites, you will need the assistance of the termites themselves to distribute the…
The termite queens have a special chamber where they live. The queen is substantially larger then the other termites in the colony and lives much longer as well. Different studies have suggested the queen termite lives anywhere from 10-50 years!!!!…
Yes, termites can definitely spread from house to house. In fact, there are many areas that have high termite infestation density. When a termite colony is large enough, the queen will decide to start producing alates or swarmers. These termites…
Pressure treated wood is infused with chemical preservatives that make it more termite resistant. However, it is by no means termite proof. Pressure treated wood is typically used where ground contact will be experienced and the extra protection is desired.…
