Termite season typically begins in spring, but according to pest control experts at Terminix, Mount Holly and other South Jersey towns have already seen some activity. In a news release, Terminix said ...

Our Feb. 9 column on structural and pest inspections brought these no-holds-barred comments from a reader in Carmichael (Sacramento County): Having bought and sold several homes, I have found that ...

(BPT) - There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname "silent destroyers." Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year.

Your home is a place to hang your hat, for you anyway. For termites, your home is a place to meet their very large family, each and every day, for lunch. They don’t even bother to bring their own food ...

Q. How often should a termite inspection happen, and what does it cost? A. Ideally, you should plan to have your home inspected for termites once a year, particularly if you observe termite activity.

Termites do more damage to homes than fires and storms combined, but the damage is rarely covered by homeowner’s insurance since it's considered "preventable" through proper termite protection.

Termite damage can spell big trouble for homeowners, and if not caught and addressed in time, can cost big money to remedy as well. According to Ben Hottel, Technical Services Manager for Orkin, ...

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