Category Archives: Termites

14 Questions to Determine the Termite Risk in Your Home

Do you live on Long Island? Does your home have a wood frame on slab 6 inches thick or less? Do you have wooden  fence posts within 2 feet of your home’s foundation? How does water drain around your home? Termites thrive in conditions where both wood and water reside together. Answer these 14 simple…

Termite Control

Termites can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your Long Island home. The weather is just starting to get warmer and already Suburban Exterminating is getting plenty of calls about termites. Termite Control System Since termites never stop eating,  the wood in your home can be damaged very quickly. The National Pest Management Association…

DIY Tips for Pest Control

When looking for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Pest Control, homeowners should realize that pest prevention is your best defense. Green pest control or Integrated Pest Management are all about keeping pests out of your home in the first place. You can keep ants, roaches, mice, and other pests out. Pest Control Tips Avoiding Carpenter Ants and Termites…

Expert Termite Inspections

We get a lot of calls at Suburban Exterminating for pests, carpentry, and, of course, termites. The termite department is often very busy because of the numerous jobs we cover concerning termite monitoring and elimination. There are four kinds of termite inspections: Traditional Real Estate Treatment Reinspection Types of Inspection Traditional termite inspections occur when…

Termite Swarms Hit Smithtown; Tips for Protecting Homes from Damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smithtown – March 19, 2012 – Termites damage more homes than fires, earthquakes and storms combined.  They attack in every state but Alaska, infesting five million homes every year.  Yet termite damage is rarely covered by homeowners’ insurance. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not protect their homes from likely invasions.  “In Smithtown, it’s…

Customer Input Wanted

Our new blog has been up and running for a couple of months now.  We’ve updated our look and our content.  Now it’s time to hear from our readers?  What do you think of the new blog?  Are there any topics you would like to see covered?  Any areas of interest that we haven’t touch…

Termite Season is Approaching

Termites are one of the most destructive pests.  They cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses every year.  Not only do they attack wood, but termites will eat paper, insulation and swimming pool liners.  Discovering termites indoors is a sure sign of an infestation and warrants immediate attention. Termite Control on Long…