Termites are also called white ants though they are not ants they are silent destroyers. They are called silent destroyers because they feed wood, paper, books and can destroy a large amount of furniture.
You can find these hidden creatures anywhere around the globe except Antarctica as they are the most successful groups of insects in the world. There are around 3106 species of termites discovered.
Termites often increase during the rainy season or the hot summers. A certain group of termites that have wings is called swarmers. These swarmers are incapable of damaging the woods as they live for a day. They shed their wings to make a nest for them.
If you found termites activity in your house then you should quickly start with the termiticides procedure. Many people ask this question “How often termite inspection?”, A termite inspection is needed once every year and termiticides are needed when required otherwise once in every 5 years is sufficient for the better control of termites at your place.
The duration of the control of termites depends on several factors. Such factors are as follows:
1- Which company service is doing termiticides.
2- The chemical products used to remove termites are good or bad.
3- Environment conditions in your area.
4- Density of termites on your property.
There is no guarantee that after proper termite inspection your house is safe from these insects. Sometimes the best termite protection procedure will fail because these termites find their way to enter into the soil and your house. A good and experienced professional can treat the infected areas properly with a warranty as well.
The most effective method to avoid termites entering your home is to create a liquid barrier between the soil and your house. Regardless of which method you use, it’s important to call some experienced technicians who have some reliable pest control firms.
Termite inspection roughly costs around $75 to $150 in the USA, but with Toro Pest Management you can have a FREE termite Inspection. Generally, termites are found in soil or at some spot. Many times, infestation can go undetected for years and these insects live behind the walls and silently destroying your furniture, woods, books, etc.
Termites are the silent destroyer for your house. If soon not treated it will cause you some great damage. Termites will destroy your wood inside out can destroy your books if not treated on time.
Firstly, proper termite inspection is required every year to make sure your house is not infected. Secondly, termiticides are required every 5 years with proper chemicals.
Worried About Termite Damage? You Should be.
Usually, you don’t see termites or the damages they cause until it’s too late. In fact, the annual cost of termite damage to buildings in the US is more than $5 billion- greater than that of fires, hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
The Best Solution? Sentricon® System
The Sentricon System starts protecting your property the minute it is installed. Termites are attracted to the bait and once consumed, lose the ability to eat, breed and survive.
The end result is the complete elimination of the colony, including the queen!
