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Termites are perfectly fine when they help recycle dead tree stumps and branches in the forest. In fact, they are better than fine. Their eating habits help clear out dead trees so that new ones can grow in their place, and their waste fertilizes the soil. The problem occurs when termites mistake your patio, attic, […]
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Which Termites Are Actually Destroying Your Home?
If you close your eyes and image a termite in your mind, chances are you are thinking of one specific caste of termite – the worker termite. That’s because worker termites make up the vast majority of any termite colony. They are in charge of building and repairing the tunnels of the colony, so if […]
September Swarming Season for Drywood Termites Is Here
San Diego is blessed with year-round gorgeous weather. Unfortunately some blessings also have a downside. San Diego’s temperate weather also makes it an inviting home for three different termite species: subterranean, drywood, and dampwood termites. Each different type of termite has its own characteristics, including its own swarming schedule. As September approaches, it is time […]
Get To Know Your Local Termites
Despite what you may feel when you get the bill for your recent termite extermination, termites actually provide an important service in the overall ecosystem. The same wood chomping tendencies that destroyed your patio also allow termite colonies to function as nature’s recyclers, helping break down dead trees and plant matter as well as aerate […]
