Once a colony is established, termites are a year-round problem. However, there is an increase in colony expansion activity during warm weather.

Termites are small insects that are capable of eating and digesting wood and wood products. Termites are very beneficial in Nature. These insects are part of God's recycling program for dead wood. A dead tree in the woods becomes new organic material in the soil thanks to termites. They will eat almost anything containing cellulose including wood, paper products, leather, etc. As a result they also can be very destructive to the things we build out of wood. See similar questions...

There are many factors that affect the life of a fence, including, local climate, soil conditions, and the materials used to name a few. You can expect a properly installed fence will last a long time as long as it is appropriately maintained. Your fence professional should be able to help you decide which type of fence will serve your needs best. BACK TO TOP See similar questions...

Yes, in a few limited areas across the country and to a greater extent around Toronto, termite species causing damage to buildings are present. Although termites are a significant problem in parts of southern Ontario, overall they are only a mild concern in this country. They prefer warmer conditions and are a far greater problem in parts of the United States. In Canada we do not have the voracious Formosan subterranean termite causing so much damage in the southeastern US. See similar questions...

This I cannot determine for you. The manufacturer would be the appropriate place to ask about the potency of the product. If homes can be rid of termites, I see no reason that a chest could not. See similar questions...

Maybe/probably/depends. This is very dependent on the area of your building site. If termites are a concern for conventional buildings in your area then they are a concern with ICF construction. While termites don't feed on EPS like they do wood, they can tunnel through EPS to reach a food source. See similar questions...

No. Log homes do not differ from frame homes in this concern. The termites have no additional desire for a log home over what they would for a frame home. The primary way to deter termite infestation is to treat the ground, and the foundation system, prior to the construction of the home. Pre-treating is normally done on frame houses as well as log homes. See similar questions...

Maybe/probably/depends. This is very dependent on the area of your building site. If termites are a concern for conventional buildings in your area then they are a concern with ICF construction. While termites don't feed on EPS like they do wood, they can tunnel through EPS to reach a food source. See similar questions...

No. Termites are unpredictable and aggressive feeders. Chances are eventually an unprotected home will be found and attacked. Only a proper termite treatment can prevent this. See similar questions...

Yes! Each year usually from April-June termites known as swarmers come to the surface & take flight. These termites have only one purpose, it is to mate & start new colonies. They have no ability to eat wood! If you see a swarm of termites around or in your home call right away. This is an indication that somewhere on your property there is a parent colony that the swarmers are leaving. This colony may be threatening or may have already invaded your home. See similar questions...

Termites are attracted to timber and do not eat cement stabilized earth material. As well, Formblock walls are of solid construction and have no cavity. Pests such as termites and other like cockroaches and rodents have no wall cavity in which to thrive and nest. This makes pest control much easier to manage. However, we do advise that you consult a pest control expert in order to incorporate the best elements of pest control into the design of your house . See similar questions...

Cedar is naturally resistant to termites and decay. Colonial Structures is proud to offer a LIFETIME Guarantee on our logs against structural problems due to termites and decay*. See similar questions...

Termites are social insects and live in colonies much like ants and bees. They have a highly developed caste system within the colony. The three castes are reproductives, soldiers and workers. The queen and king produce eggs. The queen and king start their lives as winged reproductives. When they were young they flew away from their parent's colony to start their own. See similar questions...

Usually the first indicator for most homeowners is when the termites swarm in the spring. You may see dead winged individuals or just the wings, in places such as window sills, door ways, around light fixtures, etc. Other signs of infestation may be "mud tubes" leading into the structure, on interior or exterior drywall, siding, or wood structural members. At some point, the majority of homes in North Texas become susceptible to infestation. Remember, these insects See similar questions...

In the southeast, termite swarms should be visible in the early spring. Termite swarms can be confused with flying ants. Telltale signs of termite infestation include soft wood in the home, mud tubes in the interior or exterior of your home (often near the foundation), and darkening or blistering of wood structures. See similar questions...