You may have a pest problem in your home something that you are to identify before it reaches the surface. Termite infestations are generally discovered during home repair/renovation or swarm season. This is more so when opening up the home’s inaccessible areas. Otherwise, identifying subterranean termite activities is not easy.
Potential Termite infestation signs
Several indicators are there that screech of potential Asian Subterranean Termite infestation problems in the home.
Strange wall sounds
Subterranean termite activities can be noticed on hearing odd noises emerging from behind the walls. This is because soldier termites tend to bang their heads or shake their bodies against the wood. They warn the other termites of colony disturbances. Even the slightest noises and vibrations made go unnoticed. Thus, on getting to understand the first danger signs, they scurry off. The worker termites are considered as noisy eaters. You can hear them chewing through material simply by pressing ear against the termite infested wood.
Discarded wings or presence of swarms
These signs are quite easy to spot. Flying termites leave their nests to fly great distances to seek suitable mates. Their objective is to setup a new colony. After last freeze and during spring time is when they usually emerge. They prefer to venture at night and get attracted to light sources. It is easy to find swarming outdoor light or lampposts. If you find discarded wings, then you can be sure of their infestation at your place. Usually, they are found close to the doors and windowsills. On finding the ideal mate, they shed their wings, thus increasing dangers of potential subterranean termite nest present in your home.
Galleries and Mud Tubes
The destructive species are found to construct mud tubs to derive essential moisture as they move between food source and their colony. These tunnels can be discovered close to your home foundation. These tunnels are also referred to as galleries and are tough to locate from wood surface. Search for exposed wood surfaces around your home. If you come across them, then there is possible termite infestation.
The professionals use special equipment for identifying hidden tunnels. It generally includes sniffer dogs, electric odour detector and Borescope.
Papery or Hollow Wood
In case you hear a hollow sound on tapping wood and find it to appear papery, then there can be potential subterranean termite infestation. Such pests are known to consume wood from within, thus leaving behind a thin paint or wood veneer. Locate wood blistering pieces to ascertain their presence.
Hard-to-open doors and windows
Windows and doors can be tough to open during humid weather caused by warping. To make sure, check the same for potential termite infestation. These termites are said to produce moisture as they build tunnels through window and door frames. Moisture build-up in the frames is what causes warping of wood, thus making it hard to open. This again causes other safety issues, thus making it much easier for unwanted visitors and thieves to enter inside.
Since your home’s structural integrity gets compromised, your family and belongings are at danger. This is what makes Asian subterranean termite infestation dangerous.
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.
How The Sentricon® System Works
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!
What type of Termite is the Sentricon System designed for?
Asian, Formosan and Eastern Subterranean Termites.
Sentricon® Termite Baiting System:
- Stations are installed in the ground around the perimeter of your structure.
Once in the ground, there is only a service cover visible; the stations require a special key to open them. Because of our Always Active™ technology, the Recruit HD termite bait will begin to work right away. - Termites Eat the Bait and Share with the complete Colony
Termites prefer the bait used in Dow AgroSciences®Sentricon®Termite Baiting System stations 10 times more than wood. Noviflumuron, the active ingredient, is shared within the colony. - Your Property is Protected from Termites 24/7 – 365
By keeping Dow AgroSciences®Sentricon® Termite Baiting System stations in place around the perimeter of your property, your property will have ongoing protection from any current or future termite infestations.
How to choose a Sentricon Specialist in Miami Dade?
Homeowners interested in removing termites should work with a leading company for handling complex issues. It is an important one to consider the reviews, services, plans, and costs for experiencing the desired outcomes. On the other hand, it is advisable to get a free inspection service from a company before removing the termites. This will help to transform the conditions of a home with high standards to witness peace of mind.
For fast and dependable termite control services look no further than Toro Pest Management. Since 1969, Toro’s has been a local, family-owned business committed to friendly service, effective solutions, and 100% customer satisfaction. We offer FREE INSPECTIONS! Besides we are one of the very few companies in Florida that is
CERTIFIED as SENTRICON SPECIALIST.
Just call us today at (305) 594-4767 to schedule your free inspection!
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