How Do I Know If My House Is Infested? Large carton nests in trees, attics, wall voids, etc., are obvious signs of an infestation. Sometimes the damage caused by Formosan subterranean termites is not so obvious. Soft spots, damp or moist patches, bulges, and blistered paint or wallpaper in walls, doors, floors, and other areas […]
The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is one of the most destructive termite species in the world today. In the United States it causes tremendous property damage resulting in enormous treatment and repair costs. It is sometimes referred to as the “Super Termite” because: It has large colonies. The territory of a single colony […]
Can you feel it? That’s right, that slight anxious feeling when we see the mercury rise ABOVE freezing! We’re all itching for spring! However, with the warmer temperatures and eventual thaw (I promise, it will eventually); there are things to be done. Time to start on the dreaded Spring Cleaning. Here at HIP, we’re kicking […]