wood Archives - Prudential Pest Solutions https://prudentialpest.com/tag/wood/ Veteran and Family Owned and Operated Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://prudentialpest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-PPS_2-32x32.jpg wood Archives - Prudential Pest Solutions https://prudentialpest.com/tag/wood/ 32 32 How much does a termite treatment cost https://prudentialpest.com/termite-treatment-cost/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:27:18 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3918 So, you’ve discovered a termite problem at your house and want to know what’s the next step. Questions start racing in your mind like, can I treat this myself, are termite treatments safe, and how much does a termite treatment cost? In this article we will discuss the answers to these termite questions and much […]

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]]> Exploring Effective Termite Treatments https://prudentialpest.com/exploring-effective-termite-treatments/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:27:59 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3915 In Pennsylvania, the only species of termite we have are subterranean termites. Treating for subterranean termites requires special equipment and experience to eliminate the problem. There are many ways to treat for termites and in this article, we will be exploring effective termite treatments for your home. What are termites? Termites are wood destroying insects […]

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]]> Termites Myths vs Facts https://prudentialpest.com/termites-myths-vs-facts/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:16:12 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3897 Performing termite treatments for many years, we have heard many misconceptions from homeowners about termites. Termites are wood destroying insects that can silently eat and destroy your home out from under you. In Pennsylvania, we only have subterranean termites so that is what we will focus on. Many of these facts are universal to termites […]

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]]> Why DIY Termite Control might not be enough https://prudentialpest.com/diy-termite-control/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3882 Homeowners often attempt do-it-yourself or DIY treatments for pest problems at their house. Are termites something that a homeowner should tackle on their own? Sure, homeowners can set a mouse trap, or use a fly swatter, but termites are another story. Your home can be your largest investment and protecting and treating it against termites […]

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]]> Early signs of a termite problem https://prudentialpest.com/early-signs-of-a-termite-problem/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:04:14 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3876 Subterranean termites can literally eat you out of house and home. Finding termite activity early can prevent massive damage to your home. Termites work slowly and quietly, without the homeowner realizing what is happening. In this article we will discuss the early signs of a termite problem and what to do if you discover one. […]

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]]> 12 Proven ways to prevent termites https://prudentialpest.com/ways-to-prevent-termites/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:18:07 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3856 Here are 12 proven ways to prevent termites in and around your home. The termites that we have in Pennsylvania are subterranean termites, which means they live under the ground. These termites require wood and moisture to live and thrive. By reducing water and moisture near your foundation and removing wood sources, you can lessen […]

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]]> Termites in Pennsylvania https://prudentialpest.com/termites-in-pennsylvania/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:07:21 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3810 Termites in Pennsylvania damage can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a home. These wood destroying insects can go un-noticed for years but when discovered, the damage can be extensive. Termites, unlike carpenter ants or carpenter bees, have a bacteria in their gut that allows them to actually digest wood and cellulose fibers. This […]

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]]> Carpenter Ant Nest in Foam Insulation https://prudentialpest.com/carpenter-ant-nest-foam-insulation/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:11:42 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=3013 Carpenter ants, like termites, can eat the wood framing of your home causing substantial damage. This carpenter ant nest was located inside of the foam insulation in a client’s basement. If you are seeing large ants in the house, it could be carpenter ants. Time to call the professionals at Prudential Pest Solutions! Carpenter Ant […]

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]]> Termite Bora Care Treatment Reading PA https://prudentialpest.com/termite-bora-care-treatment-reading-pa/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:39:14 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=2752 Inactive termite damage was discovered when a contractor was gutting a basement. The home had been previously treated years ago and when the contractors were removing the old walls and ceiling in the basement, they discovered termite damage. The termite damage was on some of the floor joists above and on a wooden panel. Before […]

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]]> Carpenter Ants in Firewood https://prudentialpest.com/carpenter-ants-firewood/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:32:47 +0000 https://prudentialpest.com/?p=2692 I took a weekend off to go camping with some buddies and while we were adding wood to the fire, Carpenter Ants came flooding out of one of the logs. Carpenter Ants are wood destroying insects that damage wood by chewing to create galleries for their nest. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not actually eat […]

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