Termite Colony Elimination Systems Vs. Barrier Chemicals
This system is designed to take advantage of another weakness of the worker termites. When termmites get back to the colony to share food, they compare travel stories with their other worker friends. My guess is that it goes something like this: ... [... more]
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Ants
DEAR TIM: Two days ago I ate a piece of watermelon before I went to bed and accidentally left the rind on the kitchen counter overnight. I woke up to find my kitchen invaded by small, black ants. They were everywhere! The little devil ants were ... [... more]
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Little Termites Cause Huge Damage
DEAR DONNA: Termites cause more anxiety to homeowners than any other threat to their homes. The reason is simple. These insects are just like vampires and special operation military units. Not only do they prefer to work in complete darkness, but ... [... more]
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Cellulose Vs. Fiberglass
These chemicals apparently retain their ability to retard fires in the hot temperatures found in many attics. However, there have been instances when cellulose has indirectly caused a fire. This usually happens when either type insulation is ... [... more]
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Carpenter Ants Control
The worker ants carry the dirt, debris, and wood shavings out of the nest. This wood debris is sometimes evidence of their activity. You may see wood dust in a room, basement, or attic area. If so, it may be a sign that you have got a problem. ... [... more]
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Pouring Concrete Sidewalks
The sidewalk should be poured at least 4 inches thick. If you increase the thickness to 5 inches, it will dramatically increase the durability of the sidewalk. Installing reinforcing steel will also significantly strengthen the concrete. Use ... [... more]
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Termite Control & Elimination Systems
The fear is also based upon the fact that termites work silently and with great stealth. They know how to disguise their activity and to stay hidden within the wood framework. They loathe daylight just like vampires. Because of this, they travel ... [... more]
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Concrete And Cold Weather
Did you know that the performance of many building and remodeling materials is deeply rooted in basic chemistry and physics? Now hold on there, this isn’t going to be a reenactment of your boring high school chemistry class. Give me a chance ... [... more]
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Fire Stop Construction
But imagine what happens if you do put a solid piece of wood at the bottom and top of the wall in between all of the wall studs in this house. The bottom block stops the fire from getting into the wall cavity to begin with. If a fire starts ... [... more]
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Concrete Overlays
It is important that a sufficient amount of cement is added to the overlay mixture so that it will resist freeze-thaw cycles that will occur in the winter months. Since your overlay material will be mixed most likely in a wheelbarrow or a rented ... [... more]
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Understand Termite Society For Termite Control
Termites cause enormous damage to structures each year in the United States. Believe it or not, these varmints cause more damage to houses and buildings than the combined losses of all annual fires, storms, and earthquake damage. Would you like ... [... more]
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