San Antonio Termite Treatment by Accurate Pest Control
How do I know if I have termites?
Termites, by their nature, are hard to find. Thriving in hard-to-reach, inaccessible areas, they eat your home or business from the inside out. Although there may be only a few indications of termite activity, take a closer look at these warning signs:
- Watch for the “swarm” of winged termites during the day or evening and often after rainfall from February to March, in most areas of the country.
- Check in or around windows and doorframes for termite evidence (wings, etc.)
- Look for “mud tunnels” in or around the foundation, under windows and on walls.
- Watch for pin-sized holes in the wall and woodwork where termites exited during the swarm.
- Tap baseboards and floors to see if they sound hollow — a possible sign of termite infestation.
- Examine window sills and walls for dead termites or termite wings.
- Blistering on sheetrock.
Are termites present in or near your home?
Unfortunately, many times there may be little warning that you need help with termite control. Watch for these signs:
- Winged termites “swarming” during the day or evening and often after rainfall
- Termite evidence in or around windows and doorframes
- "Mud tunnels” appearing on or around the foundation, under windows or on a wall
- Baseboards and floors which may sound hollow when tapped
- Dead termites or termite wings on window sills or along walls
Most importantly, call a licensed and trained pest management professional who can inspect your home and assess whether termite protection is needed.
Am I seeing ants or termites?
Flying ants are often mistaken for termites but here’s how you can tell the difference.
Termite wings tend to be equal in size, while ant wings are usually longer in front and shorter in the back.
Ant antennae are elbowed, while termites are straight. Ants have a narrow, pinched waist, while termite waists are thicker and less defined.
What Can Termites Do?
They will not stop unless you stop them. Termites are designed for destruction and cause nearly $5 billion in damage to U.S. homes every year.
In addition, termites:
- Live in colonies of several thousand to several million foragers
- Have been known to destroy lead, asphalt, plaster or mortar when in search of wood
- Are found in every U.S. state except Alaska
- Infest over four-million U.S. homes each year
- Cause damage in hidden areas, behind walls, in crawl spaces and basements
- Can go unnoticed for years while continuing to damage your home
- Create costly destruction that most homeowner policies do not cover
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What Are My Options For Treatment of a Termite Infestation?
Pest Management Professionals offer two basic types of treatment options. The first option is known as a termite bait system. This approach involves installing termite bait stations around the perimeter of a home every 10-15 feet. The stations are then checked on a regular basis by the PMP. Upon finding termites in the stations, a bait cartridge is placed inside the station which is fed upon by termites and destroys the colony attacking the home. The second option is known as a liquid chemical barrier treatment. This involves trenching the exterior around your foundation walls and placing a liquid chemical into the ground. Depending on your situation and the product, it may also involve drilling into your front porch, garage, brick siding and other slab areas inside your home. Most homes require from 100-250 gallons of chemical to treat the home.
Click here to learn more about Termidor, Advanced Termite Bait Systems, and Liquid vs Bait treatments.
Accurate Pest Control offers Residential Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, and Animal & Wildlife Control services. Our pest professionals also specialize in Termite Control. We have a Guide to the Pests of Texas, to help familiarize you with the various pests that can be encountered. There is also an About Us section and a Why Choose Accurate section, so that you can get to learn about our company and our values.
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