Standard pest management methods for eliminating subterranean termites involve applying toxic chemicals to your home, your soil, or both. And “tenting” — basically wrapping and fumigating your entire ...

As a homeowner, you will have to deal with a variety of obstacles when keeping your home free of damage and intruders. One of the most difficult and frustrating of these obstacles is termites. Hard to ...

Q:You have written before about termite baiting procedures. Is this something homeowners can do themselves or do we need a termite company? A: I have hesitated recommending that people do their own ...

If you’ve ever experienced a swarm of Formosan termites in late May and early June, you know how quickly the light-addicted critters get out of hand. "They’re once- or twice-a-year creepy crawlies ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...