by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog What’s the difference between these termites and other termites? Formosan termite colonies are much larger than native termite colonies. One important difference is that Formosan termites build more nests above ground. They attack live oak, ash trees, and...
by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog Is there a particular place I should look in my house to find these termites? Any place where wood is in contact with the soil, like wood trellises connected to the house; where there’s a water source (such as leaky pipes), like in the basement or behind walls;...
by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog How much damage do they cause homeowners? Formosan termites cost consumers over $1 billion a year, including the cost of repairs. In New Orleans alone, it’s estimated that the pest infests as much as 30% of the historic live oak trees and can cost individual...
by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog How long does it take Formosan termites to cause severe damage? It generally takes a few Formosan termites up to 10 years to establish a large colony. However, if the nest is already large, the termites can cause devastating damage to homes within a short time....
by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog How do I know if I have them? The best way to detect them is to consult with professional pest control operators and have inspections. A homeowner can help by regularly checking for signs of them by looking for mud tubes on slabs, foundations, and piers. These...
by James@RealGreenCompany.com | Sep 26, 2016 | Austin TX Texas, Blog, Uncategorized
Blog My house is made of brick. Is it protected against Formosan termites? Not necessarily. These termites can eat door frames, window sills, rafters and roofing in addition to the wooden framing behind the brick of your home. Some new homes have steel framing to...
