by Andrew | Nov 25, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
During or before construction is often the easiest time to pre-treat your new home against termites. This pre-treatment or pre-treat is often done in cooperation between the construction and pest-control company. Common pre-construction termite treatments include soil...
by Andrew | Nov 24, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
Since termites are the “silent killers” that dig through the wood in your home and cause massive damage, protecting this wood is an important step to keep your property safe. Ideally, you buy and use pressure-treated wood for construction, walls, and flooring. This...
by Andrew | Nov 14, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
Before building a new house or wooden structure, investing in termite-resistant wood can pay off in the long run. While regular lumber can be destroyed by termites within a year, certain wood species have been shown to last for years with only cosmetic damage....
by Andrew | Nov 14, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
Acacia is a popular hardwood that has a high resistance to termites, making it a good choice for construction in areas with termite activity. Termites will eat Acacia if there are no easier food sources present, but they prefer softer, easier types of wood or boards....
by Andrew | Nov 9, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
Engineered wood describes no specific type of wood, but is a category for man-made wooden elements such as plywood or oriented-strand-board (OSB). It’s also called composite wood or manufactured board. There are many common types of engineered wood, but they all share...
by Andrew | Nov 9, 2022 | Treatment, Prevention, Termites
Plywood is a popular choice in home construction both for its ease of use and low price. However, against termites, plywood is not optimal. While termite-proof plywood exists, it is still less safe than solid hardwood and other construction options. But this should...