Termite Control
Termites are one of the most destructive pests you can find in our area, which is why an annual termite inspection is an absolute must. If subterranean termites are allowed to live without detection for extended periods of time, they can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a home or business like yours. However, there are some common signs you can look out for to determine if you are in immediate need of termite control or termite extermination service.
Common Signs of Termites
The presence of termite swarmers or reproductives around the home.
After the last freeze of the year, termite swarmers will emerge from their subterranean nests to find a new location for their new colony. If you are finding small insect wings around your windows or doors, they likely belong to a group of termite swarmers. This is a very good indication that there is a termite nest nearby that needs to be taken care of.
The appearance of termite mud tubes on the home’s exterior, interior, or crawl spaces.
Subterranean termites can’t survive long without moisture, so they build mud tubes so that they can travel between their home and the locations where they are consistently finding food without dying. If you see these tubes, and they weren’t there the last time you remember looking, you probably need to call a termite control service like Nature’s Edge.
Any sign of hollow or damaged wood in or around your home.
One of the reasons subterranean termites are such a huge problem is because they eat wood from the inside out, leaving little to no trace that they are there. This causes them to go unnoticed until the problem is so great that you probably already have structural damage and a huge termite infestation. This is why it is extremely important to get an annual termite inspection, especially if you keep firewood near the house.
Early detection of termites is important to prevent more costly termite damage. Nature’s Edge Pest Solutions can offer an annual termite inspection plan to help you avoid the costly damage that subterranean termites can cause by going unnoticed. However, if you are already seeing signs that your home has a termite infestation, give us a call immediately! We can help exterminate your termites and provide a preventative termite treatment after they’re gone so they won’t return!