Termite mud tubes are by far the most common sign of termites. Especially the eastern subterranean termite as it’s the only termite we have in CT. The subterranean termite is very elusive and if you don’t know what you’re looking for it’s mud tubes can be hard to find. Once found though you’ll need to […]
Termites. Termite damage, termite evidence. It’s all the same and if it’s in the main beam of your home it’s a serious issue. I’m guessing this statement doesn’t come as a big shock, but remember not all termite damage is created equal. In fact, not all damage to a main beam is even termite damage. […]
Termite exterminator needed for a home? I wonder how many times termite exterminator needed for a home is entered into the Google search engine? My guess is that the number will likely get into the millions. The reason is that needing a termite exterminator for a home is by far one of the most common […]
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 […]
