News and Blogs About Termite, Insect & Pest Control

Termites cause more than five billion dollars in damage to homes and businesses around the globe every year. These destructive insects reside in all 50 US states, including in the Collinsville, IL area. What are termites? Termites are small, translucent, ant-like insects that thrive in damp, dark environments and feed on organic material like wood, cellulose, and newspaper. The average [...]

Wood Destroying Insects Glen Carbon, IL, is home to several insect species that can cause damage to wooden structures and furniture. By getting to know the wood-destroying insects that exist in this area, you can identify pest problems in your home and get appropriate help from local pest control experts. Subterranean Termites Subterranean termites love damp, humid places, so you are most [...]

The Good & The Bad That Goes with Crawl Space Encapsulation Your Maryville, IL crawl space can be a dark, dank and scary place. It can also be a favorite nesting spot for insects of all sorts, making it likely that at some point, you'll have to deal with insect infestations. Crawl space encapsulation is the process of closing in your crawl space, creating a dry, clean, and nearly insect-free [...]

How to Handle Bed Bug Infestations in Madison County, IL Discovering bed bugs can be alarming, and if you're like most Madison County homeowners, your primary goal is to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Before you begin throwing out everything you own, read our quick tips on what to do if you discover that your home is infested with bed bugs. Contact a Professional Completing [...]

How to keep stinging insects from pestering your Edwardsville, IL area home Let's face it, nobody enjoys being stung. Stings from certain insects can not only be painful, in many cases they can cause severe reactions, even death. In addition to the obligatory mosquito, many more stinging insects can ruin your day. Edwardsville, IL., is no exception. There are plenty of pests you should beware of,[...]

Carpenter Bee Information for Maryville, IL Area Homeowners When you think of bees, the first types that probably come to mind are honeybees and bumblebees. However, there are various other species that can find their way into your home, including carpenter bees. Here's what you need to know about carpenter bees in the Maryville, IL, area. What Are Carpenter Bees? Carpenter bees aren't like [...]

Termite infestation prevention tips in O'Fallon, IL Termites are a homeowner's worst nightmare. They're extremely destructive, they can quickly compromise the structural integrity of your home, and they can be very difficult to get rid of. While they're proficient at gaining access to your home, there are a few measures that you can take to prevent an infestation. In the Yard Most termites [...]

What are Termite Swarmers? Some types of termites begin to swarm during early spring as the weather begins to warm. Termite swarmers are an especially common sight after a rain event. The termite swarmers you see aren't the termites that are feasting on the cellulose in your home's wood; that's done by worker termites. Instead, these swarmers are termites that have gone out in search of a new[...]

When During the Year Should I Worry about Ants in my Collinsville, IL? Despite being beneficial in nature, ants can become real pests when they enter structures and destroy property. Science has identified about 12,000 separate species of ants worldwide. Fortunately, you don't have to worry that all of these ants are going to invade your Collinsville, IL home. There is no reason for you to fear a[...]

Is Termite Damage Threatening Your Home? Termites have the potential to cause major damage in your home, and they're active in almost every part of the United States, so it's understandable that you'd worry about their potential to infest your home in Edwardsville, IL. There are several types of termites, the most common being drywood, subterranean, and Formosan. Drywood termites are found[...]