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Termites are active 365 days a year, therefore termite prevention is a year-round process. However, winter months are an ideal time to implement termite bait stations for both your home and/or business because during this time, termite activity is moderately more predictable.
How often should you treat for termites?
How often should you treat your house for termites? It depends on which type of termite treatment you use. For liquid termite treatments, you should re-treat roughly every five years, and for termite bait stations, you should monitor every few months.
Should you proactively treat for termites?
The damage will happen without you even knowing there are any termites present, which is why it is so important to be proactive. In order to prevent an infestation, you should contact a professional pest control service to inspect and treat your property before you experience any damage.
What time of the year are termites most active?
Spring is the swarming season for most subterranean termites. Most species of subterranean termites swarm during the spring and summer months, typically on a warm day with calm winds after a rainfall.
What is termite season?
Termite season does not have a set beginning and end, as termites are active year round. In warmer climates, termites remain consistently active year round. In cooler climates, termites typically are less active during the winter months (November – February).
How long does it take termites to destroy a home?
When a termite colony infests a home, it can take around three years for the damage to be noticeable. As mentioned above, the rate of damage depends on the size of the colony. If the colony is big enough, all the wood components in your house can be destroyed within eight years.
Do termites come back after fumigation?
Even after fumigation, termites can still find a way into your home again, if a barrier is not created to discourage re-entry. In addition, termite protection is an ongoing process because continued maintenance and treatments might be required to keep these pests out of your property.
What is the best preventative for termites?
Termite prevention checklist Remove all lumber, wood, mulch, paper, cardboard or other cellulose-based debris from around the foundation. Stack firewood at least 20 feet away from your home, and raise the stored wood at least 8 inches off the ground. Create a 4-inch barrier between mulch and your home.
Should you get termite prevention?
The reality is that home termite control is absolutely essential. Termites can quickly cause a devastating amount of damage to your home, resulting in costly repairs. Taking the necessary steps for termite inspection, control, treatment, and prevention can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
How do you prevent future termites from coming back?
DIY Termite Prevention Eliminate sources of standing water in or near the home as well as any moisture problems, such as a leaky faucet or broken water pipe. Ensure your yard has good drainage, avoid excess mulch, and clean out gutters regularly. Be cautious of areas in the home where wood is in contact with soil.
How many days do termite swarms last?
Swarms typically last a few weeks, although the start and finish can vary, depending on weather patterns and other local conditions. That said, seeing flying termites near your home is a reason for concern, as the closer these voracious pests get to your home, the bigger risk you run of having an infestation.
Do swarming termites mean infestation?
If you see a swarm of termites around your home, then there likely is a well-established colony of termites living in or near your home. For many homeowners, a termite swarm may be the most visible sign of a termite infestation.
How can termite infestation be eradicated?
Some of the best ways to get rid of termites is to apply termite-killing products to your home’s exterior, use direct chemicals on the inside of your home, set up termite baits, and spray boric acid in your floors and walls.
How can you tell if termites are active?
Signs of an active termite infestation include: Mud tubes around the foundation and extending across floor joists and support beams. Live bugs in soil, rotting wood, or elsewhere on your property. Termite swarmers or their discarded wings inside the house. New termite damage.
Do termites only come out at night?
A majority of subterranean termites swarm during the day while Formosan termites swarm at night. Winged termites are particularly attracted to light sources, so they can often be found swarming around street lamps, windows, etc.
Are termites active all year long?
Termites remain active year round – even during the winter. However, winter brings some changes in the daily routine of subterranean termite colonies. While subterranean workers will forage closer to their nests during the winter, they will remain active (although likely not quite as active as during warmer months).
How do you tell if you have termites in your walls?
Common signs of termite damage to a wall include: Small pin holes, where termites have eaten through the paper coating on drywall and/or wallpaper. Faint ‘lines’ on drywall. A hollow sound when you tap on the wall. Bubbling or peeling paint. Baseboards that crumble under slight pressure. Jammed doors or windows.
How fast do termites eat through wood?
The rate at which termites eat wood depends on many factors such as the species of termite, size of the colony, type of wood, climate, and location. Experts estimate that over a period of about five months, a group of around 60,000 termites can eat the equivalent of one foot of a 2×4 beam.
What are signs of termite damage?
These tell-tale signs include: Discolored or drooping drywall. Peeling paint that resembles water damage. Small, pinpoint holes in drywall. Buckling wooden or laminate floorboards. Tiles loosening from the added moisture termites can introduce to your floor. Excessively squeaky floorboards. Crumbling, damaged wood.
