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Is your house infested by termites?
If yes, then you already know how horrible it is to remove them.
There are more than one million termites and they infest about 100 pounds of wood each year.
Is termite treatment expensive?
Unfortunately, yes!
The average cost related with removal of termites and repairing the damage caused from a termite infestation is over a startling $8,000.
They are found in every state in the United States, except for the lucky Alaska. They thrive in warm climates. If you live in one of the warm states you should make sure that termites don’t affect your house.
What are the symptoms of termite infection?
There have been situations where the family sees the symptoms of termite but fails to recognize it. So here’s what you have to look out for:
1 Mud tubes
They look like tunnels underground and mud covers this tunnel. These are called “termite highways” If you see this around your house, you can be sure that there are subterranean termites inside! These termite highways connect the colony to terminate to their food sources in your house.
Where to look for mud tubes?
The will be visible where your home’s wall meets the ground. They will also be visible in shady areas like behind your bookcases and even inside walls
2 Blistered wood
Do you often see blistered wood around your house. It appears as if it has been damaged by water , so if there are no water sources near it then it’s the subterranean termites at work. The work beneath the surface of the wood in your house.
If you look out for the terminates you will definitely be able to treat them at an early stage.
3 Droppings
Every thief leaves some evidence behind and so do termites! The Drywood termites leave special small, hexagonal shaped pellets. These droppings are the size of coffee grounds. If you ever find piles of these droppings you can be sure that the termites are at work.
What are the preventive maintenance required to completely avoid the risk of termites?
Keep the surrounding area your home clean by removing lumber and mulch. Both of them facilitate termite growth. Keep the soil at least 5-6 inches away from the wood in your house. Remove any vegetation and debris material from around the foundation areas of your home.
The second best step is to remove moisture. The Subterranean termites constantly need moisture to survive. Whenever there is a storm or heavy rainfall ensures that there is no collected water following that.
Whom to contact for termite inspection and treatment?
Call DM Pest Control for termite control services. They have a team of trained professionals who can provide you a preventive maintenance plan or if you need any pest related issues.
DM Pest Control® offers varied forms of termite treatment designed to combat the particular types of termites that threaten U.S. homes.
Call DM Pest Control for your FREE inspection today.
