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Termites are wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. Preventative measures include inspections, removing debris, resolving moisture problems, and improving ventilation. If ...

Your home is a place to hang your hat, for you anyway. For termites, your home is a place to meet their very large family, each and every day, for lunch. They don’t even bother to bring their own food ...

An expert shares the good news of how termites can be controlled if you spot them in or around your home.

Q: If I have a concrete block home, as opposed to a wood-framed house, am I safe from having termite problems? A: Many homeowners with block homes think that termites won’t invade their property. But ...

Homeowners insurance is important for unexpected occurrences, but what about damage to your home that occurs over time? Some homes suffer damage from wood-loving bugs: termites. Even though damage ...

DENVER (KOAA) — An unexpected change to the VA website in late June left lenders and Realtors in Colorado asking, "Why?" The change was highlighted on social media June 26, with some real estate ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terminix (NYSE: TMX), a leading provider of essential pest and termite control services, recently partnered with The Harris Poll to gauge homeowners’ sentiments on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The typical range for termite inspection costs is $0 to $400, with a national average of $133. The most significant cost factors ...

In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. But when they attack our houses, it’s a ...