Termite

Termite Colonies: House Guests You Could Do Without

Termite Creates Costly Damages

For such a miniscule creature, the termite annually causes billions of dollars’ worth of damage to property. This insect chiefly feeds on dead wood, and as such, buildings and homes with wooden components are at risk for infestation. The termite also feasts on paper (putting books and important documents at risk), soft components of a structure (such as the lining and filter system of swimming pools), and insulation materials installed in buildings and houses. Further, these insects could also swarm on living shrubs and thriving plants, causing damage to them.

Termite Infestations Have A Negative Impact On Real Estate Values

These insects are a major issue when purchasing or selling a house; simply put, an infested house is a bad investment.

Once this creature is detected indoors, it is an almost certain sign that there is an infestation that would require pest control intervention. These creatures are oftentimes confused with ants, which also swarm indoors about the same time that the insect is active above-ground. One way to differentiate a termite from an ant is a close inspection of their physical attributes. The antennae of the termite are straight, while those of the latter are bent. Ants have thin waists and two pairs of wings, whereas their look-alike termites have broad middles and single pairs of wings.

Other signs of this insect’s presence in the home are tubular mud columns, about the size of a pencil, which run over walls, building foundations, posts, and/or floor joists.

Termite Extermination: DIY Measures Do Not Work

If the infestation is within the home, do-it-yourself products sold in stores are seldom effective. This is one extermination job that requires the services of professionals. Licensed pest control companies have technicians specially trained to detect colonies in several parts of the house, and the process usually requires a number of specialized equipment. Consider the expense of hiring professional exterminators as an investment in the future value of your home.

Professional Termite Extermination Services

Even though you can take care of pests yourself, having pests professionally eradicated and managed is far easier in the long run. You can spend so much time and energy and still end up with the same problem because, unlike the professionals, you may not have the equipment and expertise to handle pest extermination jobs. Our professional team will give you a free quote on the spot and can often do the job right away – quickly leaving you with peace of mind. Call us today to see how we can help you.