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February 28th, 2012 | 
Author: It is termite season. Here are a few things to look for.
1) You will see a powder like substance that looks like coffee granules or sawdust around doors, windows, or your garage.
2) You may find small transparent wings near your doors, windows, bathroom, or your garage.
3) There may be tiny holes on wood surfaces in or outside of your home. Look for sagging or bowing walls inside your home.
4) You may find mud tunnels lining the foundation of your home.
5) And finally, you may see flying termites inside or outside of your home, usually near light sources.
Did you know that termites can cause more damage to your home than hurricanes, floods or fire combined? Insurance does not cover the damage that termites cause. So often, home owners discover too late that their home is destroyed or seriously damaged due to these silent, destructive insects. It is very important to have your home inspected every year by a professional for termites.
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Controlling carpenter ants can be difficult. However, there are ways to prevent them. Remove all standing water around the house inside & outside.
To reduce nesting sites for these ants, remove all unnecessary wood, such as old logs or stumps. When removing trees, be sure to remove the roots, as they also provide the ants with shelter.
Keep fire wood and other lumber as far away from the house as possible, and elevated off the ground. Do not bring the wood into the house until you are ready to use it.
Pick fallen fruits and vegetables off the ground immediately to reduce their food sources. Be sure to keep your garden free from aphids or other honeydew making insects as well, as these also provide a food source for these ants.
Be sure to trim all trees so that the branches are not touching your home. Make sure the branches do not touch any wires leading into your home, as they can provide a pathway for ants to get in.
Queen ants can live for many years and have millions of babies. When the queen of the colony dies, the colony can only survive a few months. Queen ants are rarely replaced and the workers are not able to reproduce. When killing ants you want the ants to take the bait to the queen in order to kill the nest.