A termite bond is very similar to an insurance policy. When a termite control company treats your home, it provides you the assurance that termites will not re-infest your home for a given period of time (usually a year). In addition, most reputable companies will offer a damage warranty that promises the homeowner that any ...
I love watching “Billy the Exterminator.” He is not only entertaining, he is also very educational. His knowledge about insects, snakes, bats and other animals and pests is amazing. Billy is usually dressed all in black. In an He explained this is because the dirt didn’t show as well on black. That makes sense, considering ...
You are a conscientious homeowner and hobby gardener. You know of the insulating qualities that gardening mulches afford to flower beds and tree saplings. At the same time, you know that termites delight in consuming virtually anything made from wood. Is it possible to attract termites to your home just by spreading cypress mulch? Do ...
Here in the Southeast United States termites cause more damage to homes than fire or theft. Unfortunately most insurance companies do not cover damage from termites. For this reason the pest control industry continues to grow with termite bonds even in a struggling economy. I know this because I am a service manager for a ...
Most shingle roofs are only built to last about 20 years. Granted, nowadays, you can find 30-year shingles but odds are your roof does not have them unless it was recently re-done. Roof replacement, next to termite control, is one of the most costly expenses in home maintenance. If you can avoid having to re-tile ...