Control problematic termites Few things elicit fear in the minds of homeowners like termites. Termites are voracious and can turn wood to pulp wherever they take up residence. Termites have felled massive trees, but they also can bore through the wood in homes, wreaking havoc as they go. Ants and termites can look similar, so homeowners who suspect they have a termite infestation should learn to distinguish one from the other. A close look at termites can make it easy to identify them. Unlike ants, termites have no "waist;" their bodies are more rectangular. A termite also has straight, beaded antenna, while an ant's antennae are bent or elbowed. Termite wings are equal in size, uniform in shape and much longer than their bodies. Ants have a reddish hue, while termites are creamy white. after they are established. Termite Web, a site devoted to termite information, states that treating home foundations and surrounding soil with termite spray is often the best course of action to stop subterranean termites from taking hold. If termites are already present, drilling into the floor surrounding the building and using a termiticide may be necessary. Baiting termites outside with wood that is tainted with slow- acting insecticide can eliminate an entire colony in one to four months. Termite control methods may need to be repeated. A multi-pronged approach using different chemicals may be necessary to kill existing insects and repel further infestations. Trial and error can help homeowners rid their spaces of termites so that they can repair damaged wood and ensure structures are sound. Prevention is always preferable to having to treat termites CONTROL Call today for an appointment with one of our Service Representatives! ADAMS "For Service beyond the Ordinary INDEPENDENTLY 12324 Stagecoach Road Little Rock, AR 72210 455-1065 Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 5589 Central Avenue Hot Springs AR 71913 501-623-3811 We made a pledge in 1957 to be a great company to work for, buy from, and sell to; and we are still striving to achieve this every day! www.adamspestcontrol.net Welcome Home ALTC LENDERS TITLE COMPANY COMMERCIAL-BUYERS - SELLERS 501-847-1129 3300 Commonwealth Drive Bryant, AR 72022 www.LendersTitleGroup.comCERTIFIED AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASOCIATION ALTA BEST PRACTICES ARITA 14 - House to Home - October, 2021 PEST Control problematic termites Few things elicit fear in the minds of homeowners like termites . Termites are voracious and can turn wood to pulp wherever they take up residence . Termites have felled massive trees , but they also can bore through the wood in homes , wreaking havoc as they go . Ants and termites can look similar , so homeowners who suspect they have a termite infestation should learn to distinguish one from the other . A close look at termites can make it easy to identify them . Unlike ants , termites have no " waist ; " their bodies are more rectangular . A termite also has straight , beaded antenna , while an ant's antennae are bent or elbowed . Termite wings are equal in size , uniform in shape and much longer than their bodies . Ants have a reddish hue , while termites are creamy white . after they are established . Termite Web , a site devoted to termite information , states that treating home foundations and surrounding soil with termite spray is often the best course of action to stop subterranean termites from taking hold . If termites are already present , drilling into the floor surrounding the building and using a termiticide may be necessary . Baiting termites outside with wood that is tainted with slow acting insecticide can eliminate an entire colony in one to four months . Termite control methods may need to be repeated . A multi - pronged approach using different chemicals may be necessary to kill existing insects and repel further infestations . Trial and error can help homeowners rid their spaces of termites so that they can repair damaged wood and ensure structures are sound . Prevention is always preferable to having to treat termites CONTROL Call today for an appointment with one of our Service Representatives ! ADAMS " For Service beyond the Ordinary INDEPENDENTLY 12324 Stagecoach Road Little Rock , AR 72210 455-1065 Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 5589 Central Avenue Hot Springs AR 71913 501-623-3811 We made a pledge in 1957 to be a great company to work for , buy from , and sell to ; and we are still striving to achieve this every day ! www.adamspestcontrol.net Welcome Home ALTC LENDERS TITLE COMPANY COMMERCIAL - BUYERS - SELLERS 501-847-1129 3300 Commonwealth Drive Bryant , AR 72022 www.LendersTitleGroup.comCERTIFIED AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASOCIATION ALTA BEST PRACTICES ARITA 14 - House to Home - October , 2021 PEST