Where to find termites in your home is an easy task for someone with experience. However, doing your own termite inspection as a homeowner is like diagnosing yourself for a disease. You may know a little bit because you read it on the internet, but real world experience is invaluable. If you live in CT […]
Can termites eat drywall? It’s a fair question to ask considering that the damage caused by termites costs consumers about 30 billion dollars per year. Termites are also known to be voracious eaters and studies have estimated that 50K termites can devour one foot of 2×4 in about 6 months. Taking all that into account […]
Termites and foam insulation don’t mix, period! The question is why? I’ve been around the pest control block a few times and most moderately experienced builders will tell you that foam board insulation is a problem. The reason is that termites can eat foam when buried in the soil against the foundation. This was/is an […]
Small ants with wings are a problem that pest control companies in Connecticut deal with all the time. Many times these pests are only a problem for a few days and then disappear. When they’re gone some homeowners tend to think it was just a passing problem because of a spring warm up. These homeowners […]
Termite treatment cost in CT can vary and there are really two main reasons why. The first is that the products in the industry are far better than they were 20 years ago. The second is there’s more competition. Believe it or not these two reasons seem like a good thing, but for the consumer […]
Termites in CT are a common problem. They’re so common that they’re one of the top 3 pests we provide service for. Termites in CT come from the soil and and get into homes in some fairly typical areas. There are also some towns in CT where termites are more likely to be found. In […]
The true cost of termite treatment and inspection is different depending on who you talk to. In order to be sure that your’re getting the most for your money there are some things that you should know before you purchase the service. What do termites look like? Here’s a fact, we have people call our […]
Termite damage and homeowners insurance are two terms that don’t go together very well. The reason is that most insurance companies wont’ cover initial termite damage to a home. I know that may seem unfair, but it’s a fairly common practice among most all insurance companies. Read on to find out why. Every year termites […]
So, you’re buying a home and now it’s time to get inspections in order. First, congratulations! Now, what kind of inspections should you have? Certainly at the top of the list is a good inspection for the following items: Heat Electric Structural Roof Water, radon and septic Next, you really need to think about a CT […]
Termite damage repair cost can be an enormous expense. The reason is that just as no two houses are the same no two termite problems are the same either. I’ve seen termite damage repair cost little more than a few hundred dollars and I’ve seen it run $10k plus. In most cases the repair cost […]
