Signs of a Termite Infestation
The Termite is considered one of the worst pests in terms of harm and damage to your home. It is essential to act quickly when these pests are detected in your house or the surrounding area. Termites are winged insects that are frequently confused with ants. Unlike ants, termites have wings of the same size and have straight antennae as well.
Obvious Signs of a Termite Infestation
The initial step to control termite infestation is to detect the level of invasion. Below are the signs of termite infestation inside your home:
- Once you see a flurry, rotten wood, or feel weakened wood- you have termites.
- Another sign of termite infestation are mud tubes on wood, ceilings or walls. Termites make mud tubes for their shelter. Even when mud tubes are empty, you should begin treatment right away.
- Pocked wood is another indication that termites have invaded your home.
Eliminating Termites
- DIY Baiting is a very popular ways of fighting termites. Like all types of pests out there, they are fall prey to bait. Many people try to use DIY methods to get rid of termites themselves. It is not recommended. You might not totally eliminate the problem if the queen and king of the colony aren’t poisoned by the baits.
- The best way to get rid of termites is to call our trained technicians at Absolute Pest Control. We will complete a thorough inspection, present a quote, and offer the best plan for your situation.
- Termites can attack your lawn, don’t strong chemicals because they will damage your grass. Use borate, this is a colorless and odorless chemical that is liquified in water and sprayed on the soil. You might need to spray this chemical on a daily basis to control infestation of termites.
Avoiding Termites
- Termites are avoided by keeping your surrounding areas dry and using pressure treated wood. In spite of those efforts, once you detect termites it’s too late for prevention. You will need expert help to identify the locations of infestation and totally exterminate it.
- Keep your AC drain pipe facing away from your home.
- Don’t use wood mulch.
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Termites could cause major structural issues to your property. If you see signs of termite infestation, it is best to call the professionals at Absolute Pest Control.
Absolute Pest Control is dedicated to making your home safe for you family. If you have a question about termites or any other pest problem, please call us at 615-220-1933 or click HERE to email us.
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