You saw a cockroach. Before deciding what kind it was or assuming your home has an infestation, remember exactly where you found it. A small roach running underneath the refrigerator is a different clue from a large reddish-brown cockroach found in the garage. A roach high on a bedroom wall tells us something different from...Read More

Seeing a spider inside your Oklahoma City home can mean several different things. A wolf spider racing across the garage floor is not the same situation as a black widow settled into a protected corner outside. Finding a scorpion in a bathroom or garage during the heat of summer gives you a different clue altogether....Read More

Finding termite damage during a home sale makes everyone in the transaction nervous. The buyer wonders if the house is safe. The seller worries the deal will fall apart. The realtor needs answers before a small concern turns into a closing-table problem. The good news is that old termite damage does not automatically prevent a...Read More

Finding what looks like termite damage in your home puts most Oklahoma City homeowners in the same position. You see something — a mud tube along the foundation, a section of wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it, a small pile of wings near a window — and you’re not sure whether you’ve...Read More

Finding termite activity in your home puts you in a position most homeowners are not prepared for. You need someone qualified to eliminate the problem, but you probably have not spent much time thinking about what qualifies a termite exterminator to do that job well. In Oklahoma City, where the soil conditions and climate create...Read More

Finding termite activity during an inspection can be stressful. But in many cases, the problem is still manageable if you act quickly. The most important thing is knowing what to do next. If your inspection already found activity and you’re ready to talk treatment options, contact StateWide Termite & Pest Control for a free estimate....Read More

If you live in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, or the surrounding metro area, termite inspections should be part of regular home maintenance. Oklahoma’s warm climate, spring rains, and soil conditions create an environment where termites thrive, and many homeowners do not realize there is a problem until significant damage has already occurred. A professional termite...Read More

After more than 35 years working in termite treatment and structural remediation across Oklahoma, I can tell you this with confidence. Many termite problems do not start where homeowners can see them. They start quietly under concrete slabs and inside crawlspaces. Oklahoma homes are especially vulnerable because of how they are built, the soil they...Read More

Finding insects in your home can be unsettling, especially when the word “termites” enters the conversation. Many Oklahoma homeowners notice winged insects near windows, small piles of debris along baseboards, or damage to wood and immediately assume the worst. Sometimes that concern is justified. Other times, the insect you are seeing is not a termite...Read More

If you’re wondering how often a termite inspection should be done in Oklahoma City, you’re not alone. Regular termite inspections are one of the most important ways to protect your home, prevent hidden damage, and avoid costly repairs. In Oklahoma’s soil and climate, a termite inspection Oklahoma City homeowners schedule yearly is often the safest...Read More