Termite Control

Termites – the very word should send shivers down the spine of a homeowner. As any homeowner who has had the misfortune of dealing with an infestation of these destructive pests will tell you, termites are the absolute worst. And, in Georgia, including northeast Georgia and metro Atlanta, termites are...

If you have ever owned a home in Georgia – or just about anywhere else in the United States, bar a few isolated spots – you are probably aware of termites and that you don’t want them anywhere near your house. Are you also aware of the best termite treatment...

Perhaps you have heard of Formosan termites; they are an invasive species of that most damaging pest. Yes, we have our own, native termites (the eastern subterranean termite), but the Formosan termite seems to be here to stay and can cause just as much damage as its native cousins –...

There is nothing better than cozying up to a roaring fire on a cold winter night. It is almost meditative: ignoring the chill while wood flame crackles and dances behind a warm hearth. As with every wonderful thing there are a few drawbacks to a wood fire, however. Cleaning the...

Maybe you’ve tried do-it-yourself pest control without success, maybe you’re dealing with an invasive species that has all of a sudden claimed your home as its own, maybe you just don’t have time to try home remedies – whatever the reason, there is certainly a lot to learn before you...

Would you drive without car insurance? Would you own a home without a policy to protect your possessions? Of course not – not if you could at all help it. And if you are a homeowner in the state of Georgia, you should add to that list of must-haves a...

Termite infestation – they are two words that every homeowner dreads. Unfortunately, they are not uncommon words in Georgia, where termite infestations are amongst the highest in the United States. In fact, termite.com estimates that as many as 1 in 5 homes in Georgia either has been or will be...

It's hard to believe that spring has sprung, but here in Georgia rising temperatures and -- numerous -- rain showers give the distinct impression that old man winter has already packed his bags and headed north. That's great news for those who hate long winters. However, that's also potentially bad...

Termites tend to swarm in Georgia in mid-to-late spring, and they usually swarm during some of the season’s first rains, since they prefer the humidity that the moisture brings. If a dry spell occurs during the typical swarming season, termites will often wait as long as possible for a rain,...