Termites are pests that are found in homes in all parts of the country. According to an estimate, the damage cost by termites in the country is around $5 billion per annum. Termites live in colonies where they can consume nearly 100 pounds of wood every year. Termites removal and damage repair can cost nearly $8000 in a home.
How to get Termites control?
What termites can do inside your home?
Termites can cause serious damage
Termite infestation remains hidden form the eyes of the homeowner and by the time he gets to know about it, they have done a lot of damage.
They can come marching in from above and below
Termites can enter your home through a crack as thin as the width of your credit card. It is therefore very difficult to prevent their entry into a home.
Termites are voracious eaters
Termites are voracious creatures that feast upon wood on a 24X7 basis. Termites eat wood from within and hence the homeowner is unable to detect their presence.
Types of termites
There are more than 2000 species of termites found worldwide. Out of these only 50 species are found in the country. Types of termites in the country found in the United States are as follows.
Subterranean termites
These termites are found in warm climate in southern states of the country. There are 6 species in this category namely eastern, dark south eastern, light south eastern, Formosan, western, and land subterranean termites. All these types are very destructive and live in colonies.
Drywood termites
These are termites found in California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. Four types of drywood termites found in the U.S are West Indian, Western, south eastern and desert.
Dampwood termites
These termites are mainly found in Washington, North Carolina, Oregon, North Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. These termites have reddish brown heads and they are larger than the other two types.
You need strong termite protection service
Termite infestation can pose a serious threat to the structure of your house in addition to the wood that has been used inside. As soon as you believe your house has been infested with termites, you need to call in pest control experts to devise and execute a termites removal plan. We have the resources and the experience to help you get rid of termite infestation in a quick and effective manner.
All about termites
Do you see blisters in your wooden flooring? Is the wooden furniture in your house producing hollow sound? If yes, then your home is probably infested with termites. Termites are ruthless pests that are voracious wood eaters. Millions of these insects can live in a colony and guzzle on the wood in a nonstop fashion. Most homeowners come to know about termite infestation very late by when these pests have done a lot of damage to the structure of the house.
Termite identification
If you are interested in termites removal, it is very important to first identify the type of termites infesting your house. Certified Pest Removal have experts that know everything about their types and eating and breeding behaviors.
Termite facts
- Millions of termites live inside a colony
- They continue to feed on wood without stopping as they never sleep
- Each year, termites cause nearly $5 billion property damage across the country
- Worker termites in a colony feed soldier and reproductive termites
Termite behavior
Termites are social insects living in colonies. As they are blind, they communicate using pheromones and vibrations. They are divided into castes with each caste having its own roles and responsibilities.
Termite control
Termite control is a specialized job that requires high skills and experience. We have the resources and the skills to carry out effective termites removal in your home.
