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Mar

When you live in an area where termites are common. Termite damage can be extensive and expensive. Termites are highly developed social insects and like the pleasure of their own company.

Termites live in complex societies made up kings, queens, soldiers, and workers that use a unique system to run their communities smoothly. The research found shows that’s their reclassification falls under the cockroach family. Which would bring the cockroach family count of well over 4,500 species.  This change comes as a result of a study that investigated common roots of superorganism organizations thermite exhibits. No one wants to see them in their homes.

Termites demonstrate courage for the work they do, always ready to rebuild. They work all in distinctive ways at the first sign of disturbance, a termite runs to communicate the news with touch and vibrations. They fill their mouths with dirt and head toward the source of the problem.  Homeowners need to understand that these insects known as silent destroyers can eat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The extent of termite destruction isn’t immediately noticeable, it’s crucial to take preventive steps to stop these silent destroyers in their tracks.

• Remove old form boards, grade stakes, tree trunks and roots near a building, as they may attract termites.
• Repair leaking faucets, fascia, soffits, rotted roof shingles, water pipes and AC units which are outside of the home.
• Replace weather stripping and loose mortar around basement foundation and windows.
• Divert water away from your house with properly-functioning downspouts and gutters.
• Routinely inspect the foundation of your home for signs of mud tubes, cracked or bubbling paint, and wood that sounds hollow when tapped.

Don’t let termites bring unwanted damage onto your home. Call (866) 787-6483 for a free home inspection.