What Attracts Termites to Homes?
Many substances draw bugs like termites into a home, including wood and cellulose-comprising materials like cardboard, newspaper, lumber, and firewood. Termites are especially attracted to substances that have begun decaying.
How Destructive Are Termites?
U.S. homeowners spend more than $1 billion to repair termites' causes every year. This damage cost exceeds those damages caused by windstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Since the destruction takes place over months, it can be sometime before the damage becomes evident.
A termite can feed on a single building during its 15 years of life, with the queen producing eggs for 50 years. When you don’t check for termites, you run the risk of severe home damage.
When Are Termites Active In Texas?
Termites love warm climates, making Texas a prime location for them to thrive. They tend to move in search of their next “meal and home” when it has rained and is warm. The state is home to many termite types, especially the Subterranean and Drywood termites.
When Do Termites Swarm Across Houston & Southeast Texas?
While a termite swarm can occur at any point in the year, the spring weather in Houston & Southeast Texas, the spring weather in Houston & Southeast Texas that sees the most termite swarms (due to the rise in temperatures.
My Neighbor Has A Termite Problem, Should I Be Worried?
Absolutely! And, it’s crucial to hire a professional company to come out and inspect your home. Termites are always on the lookout for areas to invade, and the swarmers will look for other sites, including your home. If left unchecked, you could experience an infestation.
Can More Than One Colony Infest a Home?
It’s not uncommon for multiple termite colonies to inhabit a home, but they tend to avoid mingling with one another.
What Should I Do If I Think I Have Had A Termite Swarm In My Home?
It’s only natural for swarms to occur after rain and warm weather. It happens because the termites are looking to begin a new colony. If you notice swarming taking place or see a plethora of discarded wings, it’s imperative to call a Certified Sentricon Specialist®. The wings could be from ants or termites. However, it’s crucial to get an expert inspection.
What Is The Most Effective Type Of Termite Treatment?
You want the best termite treatment that has proven capable of eliminating whole colonies, including the queen. You want a system that allows you to take back your home from these devastating pests. Hartz Pest Control uses The Sentricon® System for termite control. The Sentricon System is a bait that will obliterate these colonies by going through their food chain. Its effect is immediate, with the termites feasting on the bait inside the Sentricon Recruit® AG (above-ground) stations.
What Does A Termite Inspection Involve?
Hartz Pest Control has trained its pest technicians to look for tell-tale signs of a termite infestation. The inspection may be brief, but it’s comprehensive. This technician will determine if there is any current damage to the home. But, they will also look at the structural conditions that may make your home especially vulnerable to attack.
How Do Termites Find The Sentricon® Stations?
Termites have one goal – to find new food sources, even when they have more than enough around them. The design of the Sentricon® System makes it so bait stations will capture the attention of those termites scavenging for new food. Remember, termites will move more than 100 yards to look for their next food supply.
How Dangerous are These Termite Control Chemicals?
The Sentricon® System is the only termite product awarded the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for superior environmentally responsible chemistry.
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