Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the country, affecting nearly 20% of all homes. If you think that termites might have infested your home, now is the time to get educated on the life cycle of a termite colony, find out how termites can slowly and silently destroy your home, and learn how to identify and remove factors that attract them. If you are struggling with a termite infestation, Miche Pest Control provides pest control to protect your home from termites safely and effectively.
The Life Cycle Of A Termite Colony
A termite colony can start small, but will progressively get bigger until it reaches its full size after about six years. During that time, it will grow to contain more than one million termites, with many of them being able to reproduce and make more termites. A single termite goes through three stages: the egg, the nymph, and the adult stage. Once established, a termite colony can thrive for more than 100 years. If termites have been spotted in your home, now is the time to get rid of them, as they can slowly and silently destroy your home without you being aware of it.
How Termites Can Slowly And Silently Destroy Your Home
Billions of dollars are spent every year because of property damage caused by termites, to the point that it is possible to get termite insurance as protection in case you suffer from an infestation. If your home has a wooden structure, you are at higher risk of a termite problem, because wood is one of their preferred targets, including the roof and floors. But termites can attack any wooden item, and it does not need to be damaged in order for them to be attracted to it. This means that any home, even one without water damage or structural issues, can be invaded by termites. If you suspect that termites have taken over your home, it is important that you learn to identify and remove the factors that might be attracting them.
How To Identify And Remove Factors That Attract Termites
It can be difficult to identify what attracted termites to your home in the first place, because different kinds of termites are attracted to different types of wood or food sources. Here are some of the most common types of termites you might be dealing with:
- Dampwood termites: As their name indicates, dampwood termites are attracted to wood that is decaying or has water damage of some type. They can cause irreversible damage quickly, but are hard to notice until it is too late. If your home has leaks, now is the time to fix them.
- Subterranean termites: Some of the most destructive species of termites, subterranean termites dig tunnels, or build “mud tubes,” and cause extensive damage.
- Drywood termites: Drywood termites are hard to see, but if you see flying termites or swarmers in your home, you might be dealing with this specific type.
- Formosan termites: Formosan termites are one of the worst types of termites, and they are unfortunately common across the nation. They are generally orange in color.
Because termites are a silent pest, they can be hard to see, and even harder to identify. And because they feast on the wooden structure of your home, it can be impossible to remove the factors that attract them. Read on to find out the best way to get rid of termites safely.
The Best Way To Protect Your Home From Termites
The best way to protect your home from termites is to reach out to a pest control company. While DIY treatments might work for some less resistant pests, termites need professional strategies to eliminate them at every stage of their life cycle. At Miche Pest Control, we are family-owned and operated, and are one of the top-rated pest control companies serving the area. Contact us today to schedule your home inspection and find out how you can get rid of these destructive pests quickly and effectively with termite treatments that are safe for your family and pets.
Termites cause millions of dollars in damages every year, but our licensed technicians with expertise in termite and pest control can help you exterminate them fast, and keep them from coming back.
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