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Termite
Inspection & Control Call
us @ (800) 323-3863 Termites eat wood, and can consequently cause great
structural damage to your home if left unchecked. A typical homeowner's insurance policy does not cover destruction caused
by termites, even though they cause over 1 billion dollars in damage to homes throughout the United States each year. Our
inspection and treatment program can help you understand the threat of termites, and take the necessary steps to protect your
home.
Termite Inspection
You can’t assume your home is termite-free just because
you’ve never seen them – they only swarm once or twice a year, and you might miss it! We thoroughly inspect your
home or business, looking for the tell-tale signs of termite infestation. Some of the things we look for are:
- Mud tubes built for traveling above ground
- Damaged or hollow-sounding wood
- Pinholes in drywall or wallpaper
- Small piles of sawdust
- Piles of small wings
- Other specific termite indicators
In
addition, we offer Real Estate transfer termite inspections.
Termite Treatments
To
control these unwanted pests, we provide an effective treatment plan, which may include:
- Exterior Protection - a continuous chemical barrier is created around the exterior of your home or
building to keep termites from entering
- Direct
Contact - as possible, we apply chemicals directly to the pests
- Insect Growth - we apply chemicals which duplicate the insect's natural hormones to disrupt their
growth and development
Termite Facts
Subterranean termites are extremely destructive. First they build tunnels to wooden structures, and then they
burrow into those structures to obtain food. Any wood or cellulose-containing material constitutes termite food, and given
time to do so, they’ll eat until nothing is left but a shell. Termites avoid light and air, so they build their colonies
where you’re not likely to stumble upon them.
Is it a termite or an ant?
On the off
chance you do see them, remember that it’s easy to confuse termites with ants. Fortunately, there are features that
distinguish them.
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Ants
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Termites
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- two sets of wings (one wing is longer than the other)
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- two sets of wings (same size)
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Please call: (800) 323–3863
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