Tri County Pest Control Inc

Did you know that some termite treatment chemicals can kill termites in a variety of ways? Not only can they be eliminated when they eat treated wood, but just coming into contact with it is enough to kill them.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a workable alternative to fumigating your home to get rid of termites? Instead of packing up food products, plates and dishes, people and pets, ask your termite professional about a treatment that can be used as an alternative to fumigation.

Have you been hesitant to contact a pest control company about the possibility of termites in your home because of the potential cost involved? Remember, delaying on this type of issue could create a more serious and costly problem.

Some areas of a residential property are more attractive to termites than others. Termites enjoy moist wood in undisturbed locations, including: basements, attics, woodpiles, crawlspaces, dead or dying trees and wood mulched flowerbeds.

All termites can do significant damage to wood, but none has the voracious appetite of the Formosan. This termite, native in China and Taiwan, entered the U.S. in the 1980s. A Formosan colony can severely damage a three-bedroom in as little as three months.

Termite nests can be large, and a termite prone area may have multiple nests within a mile radius. Care to guess how many eggs a long lived queen can produce in a lifetime? If you guessed 10 million or so, you're right.

Termites, carpenter ants and beetles are similar in that they are wood boring insects. Each one has a distinct look, and identifying which one is causing the damage to your home will help determine which course of action must be taken.

Subterranean termites need contact with the soil to survive, so you can prevent an infestation by keeping soil away from the wood in your home. They live in underground colonies and build tunnels to reach food.

While there are costs involved in treating your home for termites, it’s really the best way to protect your investment. Ignoring a termite problem will eventually lead to the destruction of your home’s structural integrity.

It can be difficult to spot dampwood termites because they live inside the wood and leave few visible external signs. Often their presence goes undetected until the severity of the damage becomes visible on the surface.

In our detailed termite report, we will address existing damage, as well as identify areas that may be susceptible to future infestations, outlining immediate risks and suggesting preventative measures.

Termite pesticide applications are usually in liquid form, and are sprayed into the suspected locations of termite entrances and passageways. Today’s treatment, if applied correctly, will not negatively affect humans or domesticated animals in any way.

Although there are more than 55 species of termite active in the US, only two kinds cause problems for homeowners. These are drywood and subterranean termites.

Besides termite companies like ours, nature has supplied a predator to the termite. Ants are able to attack and kill termites.

An estimated 600,000 homes across the U.S. are damaged by termites every year. Care to guess the annual cost of termite damage nationwide? That would be $5 billion from three main types of termites.

Did you know that termites have had the same food source (wood) for millions of years? In fact, almost all species of termites that can be found on the Earth eat wood for sustenance, from the African and Brazilian termites to the home destroying types found in the Western world.

When a house in your neighborhood is being treated for termites, you may begin to worry that your home could also be at risk. Rather than worrying about an issue you may not have to deal with, let us inspect your home so you’ll know for sure.

Termites eat wood and will tunnel though it as they feed. Wood damaged by termites will sound hollow, especially as the termites make more tunnels. They can seriously weaken supporting beams, so, if you have any suspicions, call in the professionals sooner rather than later.

If you have a woodpile on your property, how far from your house should it be located to reduce the risk of termites entering your home? If you guessed at least 10 feet, you're right.

Termites eat the wood in which they nest while carpenter ants just dig into the wood to excavate their nests. As they do not eat the wood, they will push it out through the holes they have made leaving small piles of wood shavings. Either way, it is time to call in the exterminators.

Whether your home has brick, stone, or siding on the outside, its frame is most likely still made of wood. Rest assured that our team is always available to help you protect the structural integrity of your home from hungry termites.

Don't wait until termites invade your home. After determining you are termite-free, we can create a barrier that will insure that termites never show up as uninvited guests.

A termite colony that has become comfortable with its environment will often leave behind tell-tale signs of its presence. One thing to look for is small cracks, cuts, or other imperfections within your home's foundation.