Termites Be Gone: Proven Techniques for Successful Termite Control In Marietta
Termites are mysterious and sneaky insects that can nibble on your home right underneath your nose (and feet). But you don't have to let them. There are proven techniques for successful termite detection and control. Join us today as we look at ways to identify signs of active termites and how a termite problem can go from bad to worse. We will tell you why termites infest homes, how to deter them, and what your certified termite control professional does to provide long-termite termite protection. If you'd like to get specific questions answered or find out about termite control services in Marietta or what the costs might be for you, contact us at any time. Your ProCare Pest Services team is here for you. We provide all the services needed for exceptional termite control you can trust. With that said, let's look at what you need to know if you hope to stand guard over your property on your own.
Termite Activity: How To Identify The Signs
Your first line of defense is knowing how to detect termites in Marietta. We'll tell you upfront it isn't easy. Termites are surprisingly elusive. But you'll have a much better chance if you know these facts. Here are some ways you can uncover evidence of termites on your property.
- Look under things. Worker termites hide from the light. If you want to catch a glimpse of them, you need to check under objects in your yard, starting with dead branches. Termites eat decaying wood. If you pick up a branch and find a dozen pale insects on the bottom, you've found yourself a termite infestation.
- Check under your deck and in your crawl space if you have one. Dark, secluded spaces can have warning signs of termites. You may see termite swarmers or shed wings. Swarmers are winged male and female reproductive. They often crawl around in dark spaces before tunneling into the ground to create a nest. Also, look for mud tubes. These are tunnels that workers make above ground. You may see a thin, wiggly tube of mud on a hard surface, or you may see many tubes that branch as they travel up from the ground. If tubes are stacked on top of each other, you may find a column of mud, which is another sign.
- As you check inside voids under structures, inspect spider webs. You may find swarmers or wings stuck inside webs. Those webs act like sticky traps. While we don't recommend keeping webs around, they're helpful for checking insect pressures.
- Do you have landscape vegetation running along the side of your home? Check your exterior behind the vegetation. In this potentially moist location, you may find termite damage or mud tubes. Also, look for damage to the wood.
- Find structural support timbers and tap them with a hammer. If you have a thick beam that helps to hold your home up, it should not sound hollow. If it does, you may have termites.
It is critical to keep watch for workers, swarmers, wings, damage, and mud tubes on your property. These signs can appear at any time, so make routine checks. When you find evidence of termite activity, consider what it means for your property.
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Understanding The Termite Threat: Why Termites Infest Homes
When you find termites in your yard, how bad is it? Are they definitely going to find a way inside? We can't answer this question. The best we can do is tell you why termites infest homes and let you decide how this may impact you.
- Termites move through rocks in the soil. Climbing into the crack of a foundation slab seems natural to a termite. Workers will climb up through a crack to get to the wood inside a home. They can do this without providing any warning signs above the ground.
- Termites feed on dead tree roots in the soil. It only makes sense for a termite to tunnel into the wood of a deck support. It can use the wood of a deck to enter a home without creating shelter tubes.
- Termites eat logs and dying trees. If you have a termite-infested tree in your yard, those termites can feed on that tree while they also feed on the wood of your home.
- Termites prefer decaying wood. They're also attracted to moisture because worker termites dry out easily. A home with a moisture problem, like a clogged gutter, has a greater risk for termite damage.
Termites apply pressure on a home until workers find a pathway to enter. More termites will apply more pressure. The secret to preventing termite damage is to address termite populations. Let's take a look at how professionals do this.
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Professional Termite Control: Long-Term Termite Control And Protection
There are two trusted ways to prevent termite damage. A professional will install termite bait, liquid termiticide, or both. The best termite control in Marietta uses both. Each method has its benefits. By leveraging the benefits of both, you can know for sure that you have the protection you need.
Bait: While bait works to directly control termites by eliminating colonies, it doesn't work quickly. If you have termites inside your home, it is best to target and eliminate them with liquid termiticide. The termites will pass through the liquid termiticide, share it with the other termites, and colony elimination happens fast. If the bait is used to control an infestation, the termite workers have to find the bait, which will definitely happen, but it will take longer.
Termiticide: Modern termiticides work like bait. The termites pick up the active ingredient and share it with the other termites, and this leads to colony elimination. But it falls short in one way. It does not provide the ability for a technician to check for termite activity. You have no way of knowing when or if your termite control has prevented damage. Bait stations are checked periodically, and when termites take the bait, you know it. That kind of feedback is priceless.
No matter what kind of termite control you want for your home, ProCare Pest Services can help. We offer termite bait and liquid termiticide options. We'll customize your termite control for your specific needs. Reach out to us today by phone or email to learn more or schedule a service visit. We also offer professional termite inspections in Marietta. If you're selling or buying a property, we can help you get the information you need before the sale. If you have recently bought a property that had termite control, we can take over the termite bond and start up routine maintenance to make sure your property stays protected.
Termites are sneaky, but you don't have to let them sneak up on you. Contact ProCare Pest Services today for industry-leading solutions to termites in Marietta. We have the solution you're looking for and the experience to get the job done right.
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