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Get Rid of Termites & Protect Your Precious Wood Furniture

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Whether you are building a new home and want to take preventative measures against termite attacks, or you currently have a termite problem in your home, A1 Exterminators can help.   Get rid of termites today:... more
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Carpenter Ants vs. Termites: 5 Ways To Tell The Difference

Termites vs. Ants. "Learn the Dangerous Difference". Termite: Thivk waist, straight antennae, same sized wings. Ant: Narrow waist, elbowed antennae, different sized wings.
There are many types of ants that can be found in and around homes, but carpenter ants and termites are two of the most common. Both carpenter ants and termites are attracted to wood, but there are some key differences between the two. Carpenter ants are generally larger than termites and have a... more
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5 Ways To Detect a Termite Swarm In Your House

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Are you looking to prevent termites so that your summer plans aren’t derailed before they begin?Every year, millions of homes across the United States are damaged by termites. In fact, termites cause more damage to homes than fires, floods, and tornadoes combined. If you suspect you have... more
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3 Tips To Prevent Termites From Invading Your Home

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Are you looking to prevent termites this Spring? There are few things as frustrating as dealing with a termite infestation in your home and there are a few key tips to help you prevent termites from entering your home. These pesky critters can cause a lot of damage to your property if not dealt... more
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Are Termites Destroying Your Precious Wood? Shut Them Down Today

The bottom line is this. We want to kill termites as much as you do, but we want to protect the environment as much as you do, too. The Sentricon System is termite control proven to do both. When the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System was introduced in 1995, it revolutionized... more
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Get Pest Free. Stop Termites In Their Tracks With A1

Some termite species' queens can lay 15 to 25 eggs per minute - that's over 40,000 per day. Sign up for A1's 4-Step Program & Eliminate Termites.   Get Pest... more
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Termite Treatment in 4-Steps with A1 Exterminators

Monitor, Bait and Eliminate Termites Sentricon® is a patented and proven termite elimination system that provides a continuous perimeter defense to kill termites and their colonies well before they make your home their home. Sentricon is the only system that continues to guard structures by... more
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Subterranean Termite Habits

Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies containing caste systems. Typical colonies have three distinct castes: reproductives, workers and soldiers. The reproductives, including the queen and king, are responsible for mating and populating the colony. A queen is the largest... more
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Termites are active 365 days a year

Swarms (and the shed wings left behind) are often one of the only outwardly visible signs of the existence of termites. Because of this, many people are under the misconception that termites are only a problem in the spring. However, some termite species – including subterranean termites – can... more
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Avoid Drywood Termites

Drywood termites can be avoided by making sure firewood and scrap wood is stored at least 20 feet from the home. Another drywood termite treatment tactic is to seal all cracks and crevices around the foundation of the home. Homeowners should also routinely inspect the property for signs of drywood... more
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