Articles for tag: How to Mulch, Mulching, Termite Control, Termite Damage, Termites

Karla News

Termites and Mulch: Recipe for Disaster?

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 ...

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Become Your Own Termite Inspector!

Owning a home is a dream many American families look forward to as some point in their lives. From mortgage payments to insurance payments to general household repairs and maintenance, it is possible that homeownership can leave even the most savvy of individuals in a financial nightmare. One aspect of homeownership that is creating much ...

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The Importance of a Termite Inspection

When you buy a home, no matter the age of the property, you may be required to have a termite inspection performed. On a newer home especially, it may seem an unnecessary inspection, but it is more important than you might realize. However, even a new house can be attacked by termites within days of ...

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Do I Need a Termite Bond on My Home?

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 ...