Termite Activity in Winter
With the Artic chill settling across Oklahoma and chances of snow finally being announced, some homeowners may think their termite troubles are done for the season. In reality, termites are active throughout the entire year, even in winter. When termites...
Dampwood Termites Begin Swarming
Typically found within the western states, dampwood termites are an important economic pest. Unlike typical subterranean termite colonies, this species tends to maintain relatively small colony structures. Most often dampwood termites will be found within decaying logs and other decaying...
Identifying Termites in Your Home
As a homeowner, the prospect of termites chipping away at the value of a home that you have invested in can be a scary thought. Termites tend to chew on the internal wood hidden behind seemingly fine walls, making them...
Those Pesky Termites Woody and Stump
Those pesky termites Woody and Stump are at it again! They’ve taken over our social media this week and have taken over a whole page on our website. We hear they’ve also managed to get themselves on the radio a few...
5 Common Termite Myths
Despite their prevalence in Oklahoma, we find though talking with our customers that there are still a lot of misconceptions about termites floating around. Many of these misconceptions are potentially dangerous as well because they could lead to you being...
How to Check for Termite Damage
Termite swarm season is upon us and that means you could be seeing little winged termites in your home or business. These little insects won’t hurt you, but they are tiny indicators of a much, much larger problem. Unfortunately, if you...
Why Do Termites Swarm?
One of the questions we routinely get from our customers, is “why do termites swarm?” This is a really great question, and understanding can help prevent termite damage in the long run. Here at Emtec Pest Control, we pride ourselves on...
Preventing Termite Damage in Unexpected Places
We know you’ve heard a lot about termite protection for your home or business, and you probably know all about how to look for signs of termite damage or infestation on your property. But with termite swarm season just around...
Sentricon Baiting System Vs Liquid Barrier Treatment for Termites
Emtec Pest Control is proud of the fact that we were the first Certified Sentricon Specialists in Oklahoma. For residential termite control, we have been utilizing the Sentricon System for over 20 years with excellent results for our customers. In fact,...
Just Because It’s Winter Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe From Termites
So far, December in our region of Oklahoma has been relatively mild. We only just recently saw our first light snow with temperatures below freezing on a steady basis. You may think that once everything freezes around your home then...