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Termite Inspections – An easy way to have peace of mind

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Virginia is rated moderate to heavy for potential termite damage according to the Termite Infestation Probability Zones (TIP Zones) which means that the risk is significant*. Living in Hampton Roads where there is such a risk for termites, having a prevention and control plan is an important part of being a responsible homeowner. These inspections are scheduled …

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Swarming Termites - Where Are They All Coming From?

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Unlike swarming killer bees that rush out of their hive to defend it and attack aggressively, swarming termites fly out because they want to mate and find new homes. Certain environmental conditions trigger winged termites to fly from their nest, find a mate, go find new nesting location, lay eggs and create a new colony. A “swarm” …

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What Is a Termite Inspection

By: JasnaAleksandrova The phrase “termite inspection” actually stands for “wood destroying pests and other organism inspection”, which means that the inspectors are not just searching for termites, but they are looking for signs of activity from all wood destroying pests, such as carpenter bees, carpenter ants, fungus, termites, etc. A termite report includes identification of any damage which is related …

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Termite Extermination

Termite extermination can be a complicated task if the colony has become large. Spraying bug spray on a large termite population won’t do the trick. In addition, did you know that your insurance company will not cover termite damage to your subfloor, wood flooring, walls or roof supports? Being proactive about termites and protecting your house is very important in …

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