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Termites cost Americans over $1 billion each year.
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Termites consume not only the wood under your home, but
any material containing cellulose, such as wood trim, wallboard, picture
frames, furniture, etc.
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Termites travel up to 150 feet from the colony, and they
leave "scent trails" for other termites to follow.
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Since they cannot tell the difference between wood in
forests and the wood in your home, the threat of attack becomes very real.
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Termites strike more American homes than fire; however,
typical homeowners' insurance offers NO coverage against termites!
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Ants are social insects and live in colonies that can
number up to 500,000 ants.
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When ants find a food source, they put down a scent trail
so others can find the food.
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Flea infestations can occur even when there are no animal
hosts on the premises. Racoons, squirrels or even rats and mice near
the home can be hosts for fleas.
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Fleas can be found on cats and dogs year-round, but are
most common in hot, humid weather. |
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Rodents regularly gnaw on utility pipes and electrical
wiring, which can result in fires, equipment malfunctions and power
shortages. |
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Adult mice can pass through openings 3/8-inch wide. |
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Cockroaches generally prefer a moist environment and many
species prefer a relatively high degree of warmth. |
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Some species of cockroach, such as the German cockroach,
are smaller, making it easier to conceal themselves once they get into your
home. |
