What Property Owners Should Know About Termite Swarmers

termite swarmers

When it comes to termite swarmers around your property, there are several essential things that you should know, including what attracts termites and the best local termite company to remove a termite problem before it becomes full-blown. Our article helps you learn about all these items and more. What Is A Termite Swarmer? The termite lifestyle […]

Subterranean Termites & The Problems They Cause

Termites causing significant home damage

There are a huge number of different species of termites, but the subterranean termite is the most common. The fact that they can build their colony in moist areas protects them from extreme temperatures while still allowing for growth. Subterranean Termite Habitats & Behaviors When you think of termites, you might not think of them as […]

Raleigh’s Ultimate Termite-Prevention Handbook

Soldier termite damaging wood

As a homeowner in Raleigh, NC, it is likely that you already have plenty on your to-do list, so maybe you think that termite prevention is not an option. If so, you are right: it’s actually a necessity. You might think you only have to worry about a termite infestation during “termite season,” but that’s simply […]

Five Questions Before Buying A Home

Goldsboro, NC home

1. Has the house ever been treated for termites in the past? There is a common saying in the South that “A house either has termites, has had termites, or will have termites. It’s just a matter of time.” I agree that there are only a few exceptions to this maxim. A house over ten […]

What Is A Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR)?

A person is walking through an unstable wooden structure. They are wearing blue jearns and tan shoes. Their right foot has fallen through the wooden flooring, perhaps as a result of termite damage.

The WDIR is a written inspection report that answers two primary questions: 1. Is there any evidence of a wood-destroying insect infestation? 2. If so, is there evidence that the infestation has been previously treated? An infestation is defined by North Carolina as any evidence, past or present, of wood-destroying insects in, on, or under […]

Termites In A Slab Construction Home

Termite damage in a slab construction home where termites have destroyed the wood paneling.

Last week I inspected a house in Cary and discovered termites. When I told the buyer about the termites and the termite damages I found, they were shocked. They were so surprised that the slab home that they were buying had termites. “How can we have termites?” they asked, “This home is on a cement slab!” […]

Termite Damage In Newer Raleigh Home

Two termites on a wooden board with holes

We get this question all the time “My house is new why should I worry about termites?” Even though every house in Raleigh, North Carolina is required to be treated for termites during the construction phase, we still find termites on a number of “newer” homes. Termites do not care how old your house is, if […]