by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Apr 1, 2024 | Termites
Eastern Subterranean Termites are the most damaging pest in the United States, causing over 75% of termite damage. These tiny intruders can do significant destruction to homes, costing up to $10,000 in repairs. Learning how to eliminate Eastern Subterranean Termites...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Mar 3, 2023 | Termites
Termites can be good for some environments. They’ve been shown to increase the survival chances of trees in rainforests. Termites aren’t good news, though, for homeowners. But what attracts termites to a house? Well, this mainly depends on the type of...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 18, 2023 | Termites
Many people do not realize that termites are one of the most destructive forces on the planet. Did you know that termites cause more property damage each year than home fires? In fact, the National Pest Management Association reports that termites cause $5 billion in...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Feb 9, 2023 | Termites
Subterranean termite colonies can have up to 2 million termites in them. All it takes is a single reproductive termite pair to grow a colony. So if you see signs of a termite infestation or see a termite scampering about, you need to act quickly. Termites eat wood, so...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jan 27, 2023 | Termites
While you may imagine that termites, such as the Eastern Subterranean Termite, go dormant or die out in the winter, the reality is that they remain active even when the weather gets cold. So long as termites can find a warm climate, they will continue to be active. In...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jan 15, 2023 | Termites
Termites cause billions of dollars in structural damage. They can ruin homes, insulation, paper, and more. They’re one of the most impactful but misunderstood insects of all time. Spring is the prime time for their activity. That’s when winged swarmers...