What’s the most common wood-eating pest?

• <div><p>While there are many types of wood-eating pests, the most common one in the United States is termites. They are found in every state and are typically worse in warm and humid climates. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-common-myths-about-swarming-termites.htm">They cause billions of dollars in damage</a> every year, which is why it’s vital that homeowners address infestations as soon as possible.</p></div>

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Q: What time of year are bees most likely to swarm?

• <div><p>Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if you find a hobo spider in your home?

• <div><p>You're more likely to find a hobo spider outside rather than inside your home. If you do find one in your home, don't panic. You can remove the spider by catching it in a glass or cup and transporting it outside. You may also vacuum up the spider and remove it by emptying the vacuum bag. </p><p>If you notice more than one spider, it may be a good idea to hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/exterminators/">local pest control company</a> to check out the situation and recommend a course of action. </p></div>

Q: What causes termites?

• <div><p>Moisture issues caused by leaky pipes, improper drainage, and poor airflow create environments that are ideal for termites to thrive in. Dampwood termites prefer water-damaged wood while subterranean termites require moist environments to survive. Climate can have an impact as well, with termites preferring to live in warm and humid climates with mild temperatures year-round. However, termites are present in every state in the United States, with the exception of Alaska.</p></div>

Q: Can I sleep in my house after pest control?

• <div><p>Yes, sleeping in your house after receiving a pest control application should be no issue, but the best course of action is to wait for the treatment to dry completely. The drying process takes a few hours. Some treatments, such as fumigation, may require a longer drying time, so be sure to ask the technician what drying time you can expect. </p></div>

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They do excellent work they went to work right away when I put my half down on the project. I had gotten a HISA Grant from the VA and he worked in the budget that was granted to me wow the results were out of this world. If there was an issue on the project they stopped talked with me and...
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Reviewed in June 2025
Rich came through. My wife is in hospice care, and she needs air conditioning in this heat wave! Thats great customer service! I highly recommend them!
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Reviewed in March 2024
We had a solid flue liner put in our chimney after a chimney fire. ? U.P. Chimney was very quick to respond, helped us to understand why good maintenance is important and they had the job done quickly. They have also cleaned out our dryer vents and discussed the importance of keeping them clean....
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Removed ugly wood paneling on bedroom wall, hung drywall, painted all three bedrooms and living room, painted and installed new trim. I am thrilled with the promptness and precision of JCâ s work. A pleasure to work with this professional company!
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Reviewed in November 2023
Also installed 2 rubber roofs. Excellent work.
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Very quick response time / clear communication and friendly. The walls and wainscoting look great - very even coverage and clean lines/edging.
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I bought a new house that failed it's electrical inspection. So I knew it would be bad but when my father, a retired electrical maintenance man, told me to call in the pros, I knew it was worse that I expected. I had active sparks in the panel, shorts in overhead lights, no ground poles,...
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Reviewed in December 2022
They were very hard workers, and communication was very quick. They did a very good job. They cleaned up when they were finished.
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Extremely polite and they go above and beyond. I will definitely be working with them in the future!
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Been trying to get someone to do home remodeling for months. Never found anyone who could pass background checks, nor wanted to work!
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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Honey bees are most likely to swarm during spring and early summer, typically from April through June, as colonies expand and prepare for new growth. Swarming occurs when a hive becomes overcrowded, prompting the queen and a group of worker bees to leave in search of a new nesting site. During this time, you may notice a temporary increase in bee activity around your property.

You're more likely to find a hobo spider outside rather than inside your home. If you do find one in your home, don't panic. You can remove the spider by catching it in a glass or cup and transporting it outside. You may also vacuum up the spider and remove it by emptying the vacuum bag.

If you notice more than one spider, it may be a good idea to hire a local pest control company to check out the situation and recommend a course of action.

While there are many types of wood-eating pests, the most common one in the United States is termites. They are found in every state and are typically worse in warm and humid climates. They cause billions of dollars in damage every year, which is why it’s vital that homeowners address infestations as soon as possible.

Moisture issues caused by leaky pipes, improper drainage, and poor airflow create environments that are ideal for termites to thrive in. Dampwood termites prefer water-damaged wood while subterranean termites require moist environments to survive. Climate can have an impact as well, with termites preferring to live in warm and humid climates with mild temperatures year-round. However, termites are present in every state in the United States, with the exception of Alaska.

Yes, sleeping in your house after receiving a pest control application should be no issue, but the best course of action is to wait for the treatment to dry completely. The drying process takes a few hours. Some treatments, such as fumigation, may require a longer drying time, so be sure to ask the technician what drying time you can expect.

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