A termite king is the reproductive male in a colony of termites. The termite king's role is to mate with the queen and produce offspring. The king and queen are the only reproductive members of the colony, and they are usually larger and longer-lived … [Read more...] about What does a termite king do?
Termite Q&A
Does Wood Chip Mulch Attract Termites?
My simple answer is not likely. But you need to be careful of where you are getting wood chip mulch from. There are many ways to get free wood mulch; neighbors taking down trees, highway projects, counties distributing, etc. If you are getting free … [Read more...] about Does Wood Chip Mulch Attract Termites?
Should I Buy a House with Termite Damage?
If you got a great deal on a house with termite damage, think again. What you see with your eyes can be just the tip of the iceberg. If you see termites inside your house, you can be sure that your house is already infested with termites inside the … [Read more...] about Should I Buy a House with Termite Damage?
Difference Between Flying Ants and Termites
Flying ants and termites are easy to identify once you know what to look for. The easiest way to determine if a winged ant is a termite or not is by looking at the length of its wings. Termite has equal length wings, but flying ants have wings that … [Read more...] about Difference Between Flying Ants and Termites
Should I Buy a House with Minor Termite Damage?
One of our readers asked me this question via email. She is planning on purchasing a house and she has a great deal on the price of the house. One thing she's worried about is that during the house inspection, the inspector found some signs of … [Read more...] about Should I Buy a House with Minor Termite Damage?