A Comprehensive Termite Guide For Wayne Property Owners
2/18/2020
Termites are a dangerous pest to have on your property. It’s not because they can inject you with lethal venom or spread deadly diseases. No, termites are dangerous because they can destroy your home before you even realize they’re there. In fact, they cause five billion dollars in property damage for Americans annually. If you worried about termites infesting your home, this guide will help you avoid, identify, and eliminate your termite problem.
Termite Damage: How To Spot It On Your Wayne Property
It’s well-known that termites eat wood, but how do you spot that kind of damage when it occurs internally? There are few telltale signs of termite damage: bubbling wallpaper or paint, buckling walls, and dipping ceilings. You may also notice small mud tubes near the foundation of your home that termites use to travel between their nest and their food source.
Termites live in a caste system with a clear hierarchy. You likely wont see most termites as they will not surface from their colony. At the bottom of the hierarchy are workers. These termites collect food, feed other termites, and raise the young.
Soldiers are the next level. Their main task is to protect the colony, specifically the queen. They look similar to workers but they have pincers extending from either side of their body.
Thirdly, alates (or swarmers) are indicators of a thriving colony. Once a colony is well established, the alates will fly from their home in search of a new space to reproduce and start a new colony. If you see alates swarming, you should contact a professional immediately as you likely have a serious termite problem.
At the top of the hierarchy is the queen who reproduces constantly to increase the population and replace dead workers.
How Termite Infestations Begin In Wayne
Termites thrive on moisture, so they usually seek out rotted, damp wood. Typically, this will be a dead stump or wood debris on your lawn. Once they fully tap that resource, they will seek other wood to consume – if you're not careful, this could be your home. Termites usually seek out damp wood, so if you have water-damaged wood in or around the foundation of your home, they will start there. Once they eat exhaust that food source, they will likely move on to eating sound wood, insulation, and drywall.
Though a termite infestation could be inevitable, there are some preventative measures you can take to keep this pest at bay.
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Fix any leaks to prevent water damage.
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Install dehumidifiers inside to reduce moisture buildup.
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Clean out gutters to avoid water buildup.
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Seal cracks and openings on the foundation and siding of your home.
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Cover utility openings with fine mesh.
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Clean up stagnant water and rotting wood from your property.
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Create barriers between your home and soil or mulch.
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Contact a professional pest control company if you spot termites or termite damage around your property.
Why You Should Never Treat A Termite Infestation Yourself
DIY pest control for termites doesn’t work because it doesn’t target the queen, who is the heart of the termite colony. Killing off workers, soldiers, and swarmers won’t get rid of the colony – the queen will continuously reproduce and replace the termites you kill. To take out a colony, you must take out the queen. Given the soldiers’ defense mechanisms and the challenges associated with accessing the queen, elimination of the colony won’t happen without the help of an experienced professional.
Resolution Pest is your best option to handle and prevent ongoing or potential termite infestations. We deliver fast, convenient, and guaranteed results for any pest problem you have. We deal with termites by using the liquid treatment Termidor® HE, which we spray around the perimeter of your property.
We can also install Trelona® bait systems. Termites are attracted to the bait in these systems and bring it back to the colony. When that happens, the colony is eliminated, including the queen. For both options, we provide follow-ups and warranties to ensure your property remains termite-free permanently.
If your service is not satisfactory or if you detect termite activity between treatments, we will return and retreat your property at no additional cost to you. When picking a pest control company to deal with termites, choose Pest Resolution. Resolve your pest problem with us!
