Finally, you don’t want to dig into the water table. Underground water can be just below the surface or very deep in the earth, depending on where you live. Call 811 You don’t want to dig into any utility lines. So, call 811 before you dig if you’re in the States. The person...
A geothermal power plant works by tapping into steam or hot water reservoirs underground; the heat is used to drive an electrical generator.Most geothermal plants are located in the western United States, where hot water reservoirs are common. The Geysers power plant in northern Californi a is ...
Underground shelters serve multiple purposes, from basement storage and root cellars to storm cellars for protection during bad weather. Because these shelters sit below ground level, they frequently have a problem with moisture seepage. This moisture may appear in the form of condensation on walls o...
Place wire fencing orhardware clotharound gardens and even compost piles to keep groundhogs out. (Groundhogs sometimes dig through compost to find tasty bits of produce.) A groundhog-proof fence also keeps rabbits and deer out of the garden. Build a fence at least 3 feet high, with another...
Workers generally gain access to houses by following their underground foraging tunnels, also known as exploratory tubes, to the foundation or underneath the house’s slab. Once they reach these parts of the house, they will seek out a crack, gap, or other opening that allows them to enter ...
Already, where the cost of land is at a premium, crops are being produced underground, on rooftops and in greenhouses using hydroponic methods. Perhaps you'd like to start a garden so that you can grow your own vegetables, but you don't have the space in your yard, or you're ...
Home-invading Species Three of the more common home-invading termite species are Eastern subterranean termites, Pacific dampwood termites, and Southeastern drywood termites.More Resources Dig Deeper on Termites Visit the Orkin Pest Library to learn how to identify and control other pests. Explore Our...
They dig extensive underground systems in these areas for shelter and raising young. Don’t let voles ruin your landscaping If you suspect voles have made themselves at home in your yard, the good news is that you’re not alone. Lawn Love can put you in touch with a local pest ...
A simple underground PVC pipe, often called an "earth tube" or "ground coupled heat exchanger" can potentially reduce your cooling bills by using the earth's near constant temperature to precondition outside air coming into your home. The same system can be used to reduce heating costs in th...
You might not have seen either critter since they’re usually underground, but they look very different up close. Voles are small, stocky rodents similar to field mice. In fact, a vole might look like a mouse at first glance. In contrast, moles are NOT rodents. Moles are all nose and ...