Category: Termites

JD Smith Pest Blog Post - How to Treat Drywood Termites
Termites

How to Treat Drywood Termites 

Drywood termites are insects that are among the most annoying pests here in Florida. They feed on cellulose, which is found in the organic material in wood, paper, plants, and sheetrock. This is why you’ll often find them in our

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JD Smith Pest Control Blog Post - How to Spot Drywood Termites
Termites

 How to Spot Drywood Termites

Drywood termites live in wood, which is a popular building material, so you’ll often find them in wood baseboards, door frames, and attics. You can spot them by the damage they cause to the wood they use for food and

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Termites

 How to Pre-Treat for Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites make their home in the ground, where they can find plenty of water. To feed, however, they will enter homes like yours and eat the wood that’s in your walls and attic. They often live in large colonies

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Termites

How to Deal With Drywood Termites

In previous articles, we’ve helped you know how to identify the signs of termites in Florida homes. In this article, we’ll look at one of the most common types of these pests: the drywood termite.   What are drywood termites?

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Ants

What Are the Differences Between Ants and Termites?

Ants and termites: They’re among the most common and annoying pests for Florida residents. Both share a need for food and water, which makes your home an ideal shelter. And both can destroy your property, though termites do it much

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Termite Tent Fumigation
Termites

Is Termite Tenting and Fumigation Safe?

When homeowners discover they have termites, one of the questions they have is: Will my home need to be tented? And the natural follow-up questions are: Will it work and is it safe? Let’s look at facts of termite tenting,

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Clearwater Talking Library tent fumigation
Termites

Why Tent Fumigation Works to Eliminate Termites

Why Tent Fumigation Works to Eliminate Termites Tent fumigation is a highly effective way of dealing with termites. In today’s article, we’ll explain why it works so well and why it may be the only way to address a pervasive

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Drywood Termite Damage In Residential Attic
Termites

Benefits of a Foam Termite Preventative Treatment

Benefits of a Foam Termite Preventative Treatment  No homeowner wants to deal with termites. But many have to if they want to save their homes or at least have some peace of mind. To avoid the aggravation and destruction caused

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Can I Have Termites in December?

One of the biggest fears for any homeowner is termites. No one wants have an infestation of these destructive insects in or around their house. You might think the colder temps in December would cause them to slow down or

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