The Bay Area remains one of the most common hotspots for termite infestations. Understanding why termites thrive in your area is your first line of defence. So here is why the Bay Area is a termite-prone zone.

• Mild, moist climate
• Wood-framed homes
• Aging infrastructure
• Lush landscaping and mulch use
• Earthquake repairs
• Foundation types that encourage termite colonies
• Limited natural predators
• High property density

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If you’re dealing with mysterious wood damage in your home, don’t shrug it off. Whether it’s drywood or subterranean termites, both can cost you thousands in repairs. But the way they operate and the way you fight them is different.

Knowing your enemy helps you win the battle. The sooner you figure out which termite species is behind the damage, the sooner you can stop it. Here, we discuss the characteristics and behaviors of subterranean and drywood termites so that identifying and eliminating them becomes a little easier for you.

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What would you do when you find out that your house is slowly becoming someone else’s lunch, and the worst part – you failed to pick up on it? Every year, nearly 600,000 U.S. homes are silently ravaged by termites.

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Termites are formidable enemies. No doubt about it. If you are battling a termite infestation in your property, but are concerned about the damage the termite treatments can do to the environment, then it is time for you to consider the chemical-free alternatives.

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Ever thought about how termite treatments might affect your pets? If your answer is no, you’re not the only one. Most of us think of termites as a home issue (think chewed wood and costly repairs), but not as something that could hurt our pets. 

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