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6 Ways You Can Prevent Termite Damage

Protecting your home against termites is difficult. The best way to protect your home is to avoid any earth – wood contact from your home to the ground. In other words, if any part of the structure or attachment to the structure is composed of wood and touches the ground, there is a much higher likelihood of termite infestation. A wooden deck, sheds, wooden garage door jams, and  wooden fences should have -NO- earth to wood contact especially when they are also connected to your home. This situation makes it much easier for termites to infest the  house.

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Why a Termite Inspection is Important

Buying a new home can be a stressful experience. You have checked out your neighborhood, your schools and your commute. You have some new furniture in mind. And you don’t want any hidden surprises, right? A termite inspection is just one of the steps to allow you to enjoy your new home for many years to come.

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Termite Damage and 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.

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Filth Flies

Common Types of Filth Flies

Filth Flies are nuisance pests, not known to sting or bite, but buzz around your home looking for food.  Their presence can signal another problem, like leaky pipes or decaying compost.  Filth flies carry bacteria and disease through their hairs, legs and mouths.  Every surface they land on can be contaminated.

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Professional 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:

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