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  • Pest Inspection CT: When does Termite Season Start and End?

    Termite Season CT Pest Inspection ConnecticutPest Inspection CT – When does Termite Season Start and End? Termite season in Connecticut does not have a set beginning and end, as termites are active year round. The season when termites are most visible is typically March to November.

    While these CT pests typically are not visible year round, they can damage your house any month of the year which is why having apest inspection to see if you see any signs of activity is very important.

    Termites eat material that contains cellulose, such as wood, roots, plant debris, paper or cardboard. THese CT pests can gain entrance into a structure through any part of the wood frame in contact with the ground, through openings in the foundation around pipes and conduits or through cracks in the foundation.

    Termites can enter through cracks that are no wider than 1/64 of an inch. Subterranean termites, which are the termites we have here in CT, require moisture to survive. They create mud tubes to obtain access to a structure that is above ground. (more…)

  • Pest Inspections CT: Why have a Pest Inspection on your home or property?

    September 25, 2012

    Pest Inspection CT Tiger Woods WifeWhy have a Pest Inspection on your home or property?  Don’t let termites take over your residence like they did to Tiger Wood’s ex-wife, Elin Nordegren’s home. According to an article in People Magazine, Elin recently had her $12M mansion in North Palm Beach, Florida demolished reportedly because is did not meet hurricane safety codes and because it was infested with termites.

    Termite Problem:

    Termites outweigh humans on earth and cause more than $2 billion in property damage each year. Termite damage is more common than storm, fire or earthquake damage, yet it’s rarely covered by homeowners insurance! (more…)

  • Pest Inspections CT: Increased Termite Activity Expected

    Pest Inspection CT Increased Termite ActivityA number of professional sources are predicting increased termite activity across the United States this spring and summer, primarily due to recent weather conditions.

    A cold winter followed by a warm, wet spring is likely to prompt winged termites to leave their subterranean colonies and attempt to establish colonies elsewhere. When a colony is located underneath or adjacent to a home or other structure, the termites might “swarm” around a window, in a garage, or in a crawlspace.  It’s important to note that a termite swarm is not necessarily an indication of a new termite infestation. Without periodic pest inspections, an infestation can go unnoticed for years, even decades. (more…)