Many homeowners skip yearly maintenance tasks, like flushing the water heater or examining the home's exterior, without ...

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The condominium board says cabinetry is like furniture, termites in them are the owner's problem. But they are built in. Does ...

The sight of a winged insect or two along the baseboards can send a shudder into even the most experienced homeowner's heart. After all, an actual termite infestation raises an immediate quandary. You ...

Baking soda can be effective against certain pests, such as insects, but not rodents. Mice need to ingest an enormous amount of baking soda for it to be effective—and it's an inhumane way to go. It's ...

Wood-boring termites are one of the most dangerous infestations you could find in your home. Termites are capable of causing costly damage every year in America by feeding on wood, paper, insulation, ...

As we move into fall, the pests around our home are also on the move. While pests are always looking for a food source, they also seek different living conditions in different seasons. The best tool ...

The best tool in your prevention arsenal is awareness. Look around your home to detect any changes. You can be looking for anything from new, small dirt disturbances to specific piles of wood or plant ...

Described by researchers as one of the most serious wood-destroying pests in the world, subterranean termites cause an estimated $32 billion in damage globally per year, and California is a ...