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Formosan vs. Eastern Subterranean Termites: What’s the Difference?
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: Formosan and Eastern subterranean termites both live in soil, build mud tubes, and damage wood. Formosan colonies can hold a million or more workers, against about...
How Often Should You Inspect a Vacation Rental for Termites?
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: Inspect a vacation rental or second home for termites at least once a year. Coastal Lowcountry properties with a crawl space and an absentee owner often need more...
The SC Homebuyer’s Guide to Termite Inspections and the CL100
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: A CL100 is South Carolina's official wood infestation report, issued by a licensed pest control professional on a form regulated by Clemson University's Department...
Formosan Termite Treatment and Protection in Hilton Head, SC
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: Yes. Clemson Extension lists Beaufort County, which includes Hilton Head, among 16 South Carolina counties with established Formosan termite populations. Treatment...
Does Your Termite Bond Cover Formosan Termites?
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: Not automatically. Some termite agreements treat Formosan subterranean termites the same as native species. Others exclude them by name, or cover retreatment but...
Your Termite Provider Canceled Your Hilton Head Coverage: What to Do Next
By Anna Vaccaro, Editorial Lead — Pest Education · Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: A canceled termite bond ends your coverage on the date in the notice, and a bond generally cannot be transferred to a new provider. A new company inspects your...
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