Termites
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What are termites?
Termites are social insects that live in large colonies that are divided into three different castes: workers, soldiers, and reproductives. The subterranean termite is the most common species of termites here in Delaware and surrounding states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. These termites can be identified by their creamy white to dark brown or black coloring, depending on their caste. They also have six legs, two antennae, and an ability to destroy wooden structures at an alarming rate. In fact, the damages that they cause are so great that these pests are personally responsible for over $5 billion in structural damages here in the United States each year!
Are termites dangerous?
Termites are not dangerous in the conventional sense—meaning they don’t deliver painful bites, stings, or spread harmful bacteria or diseases. Instead, termites pose a direct danger to the structural integrity of the buildings they infest. They accomplish this by chewing through the softened, and usually water-damaged wood of those buildings while foraging for cellulose-rich materials. They’re also difficult to spot and can remain unseen for long periods of time as they continue growing their populations and furthering the damages to your home. And the larger their colony becomes, the more damage they can do to your home and property in a shorter period of time!
What attracts termites?
If you’re dealing with a termite problem on your property, chances are they were drawn in by outside sources of wood in your yard, and eventually, found an abundance of the cellulose-rich wood. A few things that can draw termites to your property include:
- Wood piles
- Mulch
- Rich soil
- Wet cardboard
- Natural debris
Once they have found their way into your yard, those termites will seek out structural wood that has been softened, which they use to tunnel into the wood of your home.
Where are termites commonly found?
As their name suggests, subterranean termites establish their colonies in underground nests which they typically create in close proximity to a wood source, like your home! To gain access to the wood of the structures they invade, these termites create shelter tubes out of soil and wood. Then they build up the sides of those structures until they find an area of softened wood they can tunnel into. They are typically found in the basement and ground-level floors of buildings they inhabit.
How do I get rid of termites?
If you find termites eating through the walls of your home or business, it’s time to call the pest control professionals at Green Pest Management. Our solutions are designed to quickly and effectively deal with termites in the least invasive way possible. All it takes is a phone call and a visit from one of our trained exterminators and we’ll have your property well on its way to becoming and remaining termite-free. In fact, it’s our guarantee!
Reach out to us today to learn more about our termite control options!
How can I prevent termites in the future?
Termite control and exclusion can be rather difficult due to the fact that they can remain unnoticed for months. For this reason, if you suspect you have termites or have seen the damage they cause present on your property, your first course of action should be to call Green Pest Management. Our termite monitoring systems are designed to effectively spot termites, and our termite treatment methods are tried and true.
Don’t hesitate to contact our pest control company for residential or commercial pest control solutions. We’ll be there when you need us!
Why Choose Green Pest Management for Termite Treatment?
- We provide pest inspections so that you can understand exactly what you’re dealing with.
- We’re locally owned and treat your business or home like we treat our own.
- We have associations with the National Pest Management Association, Home Advisory Association, Better Business Bureau Association, and more.
- Each treatment plan is unique and specific to your business’ needs.