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How can I tell if I have Formosan termites in my house?
Learn how to inspect and treat your home for Formosan subterranean termites.
Pier and beam constructed house
Pier & Beam Construction
Pier and beams construction can make temite tubes visible if good contruction techniques are followed
House foundation
Monolithic Slab Construction
Termites can not eat through solid concrete. In order to enter a structure they must come up around the outside edges or enter through some other opening in the slab. Traditional termite treatments require the application of a continuous chemical barrier to the soil around all possible entry points.
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