Is there a circus in town? No, this home has been tented due to termite infestation. Learn how to protect your home from termites in the guide Termite Control Methods. Photo by Randy McEoin.
Termites cause billions¹ of dollars of damage in the US alone each and every year. Over 600 000 American homes are infested annually. As a homeowner you need to know how to prevent this, as well as what to do in the case of a termite infestation.
Knowledge and prevention is the best insurance you can have against termites. Because due to the tricky nature of these nasty little pests, few home insurance policies will cover termite damage (you should check with your insurance company).
Underestimating termites is an easy mistake to make. You may find it unlikely that these small, ant-like creatures would attack your home. This is a huge mistake.
Because not only are termites not ants, but the statistics are absolutely terrifying – hundreds of thousands of Americans are caught off guard by these sophisticated insects every year. In many cases they do a lot of damage before even being discovered.
Termite attacks are heaviest in the southern parts of the US, but termites exist in all states except Alaska. Which species you will have to deal with depends on where you live.
The guide Termite Control Methods is you personal guide on termite control. It will teach you everything you need to know in preventing, detecting and eliminating the termite threat.
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1) According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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