Articles, tagged with "termites", page 2
10th August 2010
Everyone has lived with ants in the house or and the garden all his or her life. Anywhere people live, ants live too, except in Antartica and a few islands, but how much do you really know about them?
Ants evolved from wasps about 120 million years ago...
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Author:
Owen Jones
06th August 2010
If you have termites, or if you think that you do, you will need to get a termite inspector or pest control company to visit and carry out an inspection for you. This could be fraught with risks of scam inspectors and bogus pest control firms, if it were ...
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Author:
Owen Jones
23rd June 2010
Cumaru wood is one of the finest quality exotic hardwoods available. It is naturally durable, and harder than pine, cedar and redwood. It is also much stronger than most composite decking products. Due to Cumaru's strength, it is naturally resistant to ro...
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Author:
gwatson
30th March 2010
Homeowners today have a lot of options for what materials to choose for their siding, from wood and vinyl to stucco and stone. While vinyl might be the most widely used siding material, HardiPlank has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its...
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Author:
Dean Matthews
17th February 2010
Any person considering stairway renovation has to analyze and subsequently take into account the kind of baluster installation that he or she is going to include in the stairway remodeling process. As a matter of fact, this analysis often ends up includin...
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Author:
Robinson
05th January 2010
Termite Control
The Termite Problem
In Southern Africa, designated as a region with "heavy" termite activity, termite control is essential for any homeowner concerned with protecting a valuable investment. Termites are responsible for an estimated $5 b...
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Author:
portalHD
15th September 2009
From plantation houses from the 1600's to modern condominiums in beach communities to luxury villas on breezy hilltops, the Caribbean offers much in terms of house styles. Many of these homes are beautiful and enchanting with both a tropical and European ...
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Caribbean Land and Property
03rd August 2009
Termites are one of the most destructive pests that can invade your house. They have an insatiable appetite for wood, paper, carpet and clothing, which means they can literally eat you out of house and home.
As if an infestation is not bad enough, few...
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Author:
Adam Spector
14th July 2009
In reality, it is not proposed that you initiate a do it yourself termite treatment agenda for termite infestation. Doing away with termites involves the aid of strong chemicals and it can be risky for anybody to try and use these chemicals lacking the se...
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Author:
whatuc
27th April 2009
In some regions, notably arid and tropical savannas, termites will build large and elaborate mounds for the colony to live in which begs the question - what do termite mounds look like? Believe me, if you see one, you'll know it is a termite mound because...
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Author:
Jesus Saku
27th April 2009
Many people are very cognizant about the chemicals that we use to control pests which is why there is a new trend toward natural termite treatment to rid our structures of these pesky and damaging insects. While the use of chemicals is the most effective ...
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Author:
Jesus Saku
27th April 2009
One of the most exciting innovations in the pest control industry is the use of infrared technology and termite inspection. Infrared technology is used to detect heat in small spaces and is perfect for use in the termite inspection because it can detect c...
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Author:
Jesus Saku
11th April 2009
Because the termite bears a certain similarity to the ant, it can be confusing to tell them apart which is why you should know how to perform a simple termite vs. flying ant identification test. If you own a structure or grow crops, it is the responsible ...
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Author:
Jesus Saku
11th April 2009
It is possible for you to get termite treatment if your home is built on a slab as opposed to having a crawl space. If your home doesn't have a basement, chances are good that it was built on a concrete slab. Termite treatment for a slab home ideally shou...
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Author:
Jesus Saku
11th April 2009
If you have an especially large termite infestation, your pest control company may suggest a termite tenting preparation for your home. Termite tenting preparation is generally used when the entire house, or at least a majority of it, is infested inside t...
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Author:
Jesus Saku