Termite control

Termite control

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. The little insects feed on woo, but also damage paper, books, insulation and evening pool liners and related systems. Termites can and will harm living trees and shrubs but are more like to nest in trees already dead. Termites can invade a building at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since termite inspection/infestation report is now a normal condition of a sale. Besides the amount of monetary damage this insect causes, they also cause a great deal of stress with in a family. Can you imagine living in your home with thousands of termites silently feasting on your largest investment?

Triggered by the warm weather a large number of winged termites, known as "swarmers"emerge inside homes in the early spring months of each year. In nature, termites swarm to disperse and start new colonies. These winged insect fly up into the air. The swarmers then drop to the ground, shed their wings and find a mate, and attempt to begin a new colony in the soil. Swarmers emerging indoors are incapable of eating wood, they seldom survive and it is recommended that they be removed with a vacuum. This is a indication that an infestation is present.

Confirmation of infestation often requires the keen eye of an experienced termite inspector. However, even the most experienced inspector can overlook infestation or damage which is hidden. Now the good news, you can purchase treatments over the counter to rid your home of these nasty insects, however they are not that effective. The suggested means of riding your home completely of these pests is to call a termite control company ( listed in phone book) . It is possible that you might have to get a treatment done several times to rid your home.

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