by Mark eting | Apr 22, 2025 | Termites
What is a termite inspection, and why do you need one? A termite inspection is carried about by a pest control expert, who looks for signs of swarmers (winged members of a termite colony), mud shelter tubes, mud in construction joints, wood in your landscape, and wood...
by Mark eting | Mar 4, 2025 | Termites
Termites are a year-round issue, but spring is when their activity picks up for mating season. Because of this, it’s important to know the signs and risks of termites. Shelter tubes are one thing you can look for around your home. These are small mud or dirt...
by Mark eting | Jan 24, 2025 | Termites
Termites thrive in warm, humid climates. This means that homes in Louisiana have a very high risk of termite infestations. We recommend yearly inspections to every homeowner to protect your biggest investment. Map courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory...
by Mark eting | Jan 24, 2025 | Termites
Do you know what termite damage looks like? This home has an active infestation, with termites eating at the baseboards, walls, and ceilings. This is just the visible damage as well. Termites also feed behind the walls, in cabinets, and in other areas you can’t...
by Mark eting | Oct 25, 2024 | Termites
Did you know? Termites cost Americans around $5 billion a year. Unfortunately, this type of damage is usually not covered by homeowners’ insurance. This is a big problem in Louisiana, because our humid environment is the climate termites thrive in. To avoid...
by Mark eting | Jul 16, 2024 | Termites
Why do we recommend termite inspections? To prevent this type of damage. This is what happens when termites are allowed to feed on part of the home. This damage is visible, but sometimes termites eat the inside of wooden structures, allowing them to go unnoticed until...