Arizona's Termite Expert

APB - All Points Bulleting : Be on the lookout for termites

2012-01-02T14:37:00.001-07:00

Phoenix area homeowners are advised to be on the lookout for subterranean termites, which are elusive structural felons. These suspects are wanted in connection with over $2 billion dollars worth of damage caused to homes across the US. These social insects may be lurking under or near your home waiting for an opportunity to infest. They are known to make entry into homes through stress cracks

No Drill Termite Treatments ?

2011-12-02T12:38:00.001-07:00

No Drill Termite Treatments? At least once a week I get an inquiry about “No Drill” termite treatments. It seems more Phoenix area exterminators are offering this “service.” “No drill” termite services consist of a service technician merely trenching the soft areas around a home and applying a termiticide. The application usually takes less than an hour. Abutting slabs and garage interiors if

Arizona Termite Prevention

2011-08-18T11:34:00.001-07:00

As the Arizona termite season approaches many homeowners are asking what they can do to prevent termites. We recommend a yearly (Free) termite inspection. Arizona Arizona subterranean termites are the most economically important wood-destroying organism in Arizona, with over $20 million per year being spent for prevention and corrective treatments. This high-dollar amount could be

Western Drywood Termites Swarming in Phoenix

2011-07-14T13:10:00.000-07:00

Western Drywood Swarmers Western Drywood Termites Swarming July 14th, 2011 Michelle Stell, Office Manager at Bills Pest and Termite notes an increase in customer calls from across Metro Phoenix Arizona reporting "flying ants," or "flying termites." Termite Inspectors are finding most of the calls are Western Drywood Termites that typically swarm this time of year. Western Drywood Termites

About Arizona Termites

2011-07-12T11:14:00.002-07:00

Depending upon which expert you to talk with Arizona has up to 25 different species. Arizona termites can be divided into four sub groups: Desert termites Subterranean termites Drywood termites Dampwood termites Desert termites Arizona desert termites are the most common subterranean termite found in Arizona. Arizona desert termites

What is a "No Drill" termite treatment?

2011-06-28T16:35:00.000-07:00

What is a “No Drill” termite treatment? A “No Drill” treatment is typically a termite service where only exterior “soft areas” of a structure are trenched to allow a liquid application. The soil is then put back into the trenches to complete the service. Is a “No Drill” treatment cheaper? Initially a “No Drill” treatment can be cheaper as money is saved in labor and chemical costs. Given the

Premise or Termidor ?

2011-05-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

Which is better... The distributors of Premise and Termidor have gone head to head…like heavy weight boxing champions…for more than a decade...each claiming their product is better. Both release “scientific findings” to support claim’s of supremacy. Bills Pest & Termite is a registered user of both products. We’ve treated over 16,000 structures using either Premise or Termidor. Our findings

Arizona's best Pest and Termite Exterminator Service

2010-08-09T13:18:00.002-07:00

If you have questions about Arizona Termites email us or call 602.308.4510 Bills Termite Co

Realtors: What is the purpose of a termite report?

2010-05-18T11:43:00.002-07:00

What is the purpose of a termite report? A Phoenix realtor/broker…being sued by her client was asked during a recent deposition. “What is the purpose of a termite report?” The agent with over 16 years experience was caught off guard and could not muster an adequate response. “I think it is to tell if the home has termites!?” The purpose of a termite report in a real estate transaction is to

Termites Swarming in Metro Phoenix

2010-04-05T12:39:00.001-07:00

Arizona’s termite season seems to be off to an early start. Termite swarms in Arizona usually occur during the summer months following afternoon rains. This year rain totals for Metro Phoenix are up combining with rising temperatures to create conditions conducive to swarming termites. Local termite expert Bill Trott, owner of Bills Pest and Termite Co reports “Termite swarming calls are up

So how do I know if I have termites?

2010-03-19T12:48:00.001-07:00

How do I know if I have Termites? Depending upon which “expert” you talk with Arizona has up to 25 different types of termites. Many of these termite species share common traits…however there is enough of a difference that an untrained homeowner might overlook termite droppings while looking for “mud tubes” and conclude their home is safe from termite infestation. We recommend that

What are termite stains?

2010-02-01T11:15:00.001-07:00

We are buying a home in Peoria and the termite inspector noted “termite stains” on his report. The sellers disclosure reports a termite treatment in 2006 with an active warranty. What are termite stains ? Is this a scam for the termite inspector to sell a treatment? Many experienced termite technicians will brush down existing termite shelter tubes when treating a structure. Some of the soil

I have termites in my yard should I treat our home?

2010-01-23T11:22:00.001-07:00

I recently discovered termites munching on a dying tree in our back yard should we invest in a termite treatment for our home? We have reports of 20-25 different species of termites noted in Arizona. It is common to find termites around most yards in the greater Phoenix area. While any species of termites can invade a home...most do not.The mere sight of termites in a yard should not be the

Should I pay the home inspector $75 to do a termite inspection?

2010-01-22T18:22:00.000-07:00