It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

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Termites can wreak havoc on more than just your house, with the destructive insects often colonizing otherwise great gardens.

Observing any kind of anomaly within the structure of wood in your house may automatically prompt a bout of paranoia. "Is that board deteriorating because of dry rot, or the dreaded termite?" ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Warming season means swarming season for termites, and while these pests are active year-round, spring and summer months make for a perfect recipe of new food sources for ...

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...

Termites are sneaky critters. Sometimes called the “silent destroyers,” homeowners often don’t even realize they have a termite infestation until it’s too late. Termites are so common here in the ...

While doing some repairs on the decaying cedar fence around my house, I saw a termite between the boards. If there’s one, I assume there are more. Should I be in full panic mode? I don’t want my house ...

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Stop termites before they destroy your yard — 5 ways to get rid of them without calling in a pro.