So, you found a termite mud tube. Now what? Finding a termite mud tube in your home is a sure sign that termites have been there. The next logical questions should be; how did it get there? What type of termite created it? Are the termites still there? Where else could the termites be and […]
Termites can eat through foam insulation. That’s right and it happens all the time. Back in the 80’s it was a common practice for Connecticut home builders to install rigid foam insulation from the outside exterior footing all the way up to the sill plate around the entire exterior perimeter of the home foundation. The […]
Termite damage vs water damage. Do you know the difference or do you just think you know the difference? The pictures below came from Waterbury and Brookfield CT. They both represent something completely different. Termite Damage vs Water Damage Termite damage has a very distinct look to it. The wood contains galleries that were created […]
Termites in your home is never a good thing. However, sometimes a termite problem is actually worse than it first appears. The reason is that occasionally the area that the termites are coming from may be inaccessible. If you have termites in your home and the area where the termites are coming from is not […]
Hidden termite damage or even structural damage is a possibility whenever a home has a termite problem. Termite damage especially hidden termite damage can go on for years undetected. Homes with undetected hidden termite damage are at the greatest risk for structural problems caused by termites. Recently we were called to a home in Cheshire, […]
Termites in Hamden, Ct are a common problem. This area of CT is known to have more termite activity than the towns around it. I don’t think that anyone in the termite control industry knows exactly why, but the fact remains that termites in Hamden are a real problem. I’d go so far as to […]
Today we provided a termite inspection in Trumbull, CT. The clients were a young family purchasing their first home. The home was built in 1950 and we found termites in the garage sill during our inspection. For those of you that aren’t familiar with construction the sill plate is the first piece of wood that […]
Termite evidence comes in many different forms. However, the two most popular things people see prior to calling an exterminator are termite shelter tubes and swarming termites. The two may or may not be seen together. Termite Shelter Tubes, One Form Of Termite Evidence Termite shelter tubes or mud tubes are tubes made of mud […]
Termite exterminators in CT are not all created equal. This has never been more apparent to me than it is right now. This past week I was called to a home with termites in Bristol, CT. Termites had been found during a recent home inspection and the homeowner was looking for quotes. Upon inspecting the […]
I recently did a termite inspection in Southington, CT, I had to share what I found. As you may know, this town has a moderate to high amount of termite activity. The reason is unclear; it could be sandy soil, the proximity of the homes, the age of the homes or any one of the […]
