Termite Control In Hyattsville MD

Termite Treatment In Hyattsville MD

Miche Pest Control provides termite control services in Hyattsville MD and the surrounding areas. We get rid of termites fast by combining termite bait stations with direct treatment of areas with termite damage and live termites, providing fast relief from termite infestations as well as lasting protection from existing and future termite populations. Included in your first termite control service from Miche Pest Control:

• Spot Treatment Of Areas With Termite Damage
• Spot Treatment Of Areas With Live Termites
• Installation Of Termite Bait Stations For Lasting Protection

This service plan provides year round protection from subterranean termites. We use products that are registered with the EPA, and labeled for use around homes, hospitals, day cares, and pet kennels. The first service is designed to get rid of an existing termite infestation, and immediately starts working to keep termites from coming back after they've been eliminated. The bait stations are loaded with enough bait to last a year - that's why we do at least one service per year, and more if you need. If you're having issues with termites in between regular services, just let us know and we'll go back out in between services at no extra cost.

Learn About Subterranean Termites, The Kind Of Termites Found In Hyattsville, MD

Subterranean termites are a species of termite that nest underneath the ground. Termites are social insects and have a complex social structure. They live together in very large colonies and the members of the colony are divided into castes. Which caste a termite is part of will determine what they look like and what job they perform. Workers make up the majority of the colony. They have soft, white bodies, are blind and wingless, and grow to about 1/4 of an inch in length. Worker termites are responsible for gathering food. Soldiers have short legs and elongated, yellow-colored heads. Soldiers use their powerful jaws to defend the colony. The reproductive members (queens and kings) are the largest termites of the colony. They are dark brown to black in color, and are the only members of the colony that have wings.

Termites feed on wood and other organic items that are made of cellulose. Their diet is very beneficial in nature, as they help to feed on and break down decaying wood and other organic matter. Termites leave their nests and travel underground, or through mud tubes that they have created to forage for food. While out foraging for food, it is common for termites to find their way inside of homes. Termites move inside through cracks in the foundation, or through wood that comes into contact with soil such as porch steps, wooden trim, and wooden shingles. Once inside, termites will invade the structural wood found behind walls voids, under floors, and above ceilings in order to gather food for their colony. Termites can work unnoticed for months, or even years. Unfortunately, it is usually that once their damages are realized that the infestation is discovered.

Preventing problems with termites can be difficult, but the following tips can keep them away from your property and out of your home or business. Remove fallen trees, tree stumps, and other organic debris from your property. Termites are moisture seeking pests. Use dehumidifiers, properly ventilate crawlspaces, and remove water damaged wood from your building to help reduce moisture levels. Additionally, maintain your home’s gutters, place weather stripping around windows and doors, and fix leaky pipes or fixtures. Limit soil-to-wood contact on your property, and seal cracks in the foundation. It is also a good idea to leave a barrier between your home’s foundation and any soil or mulch.

Guide To Preventing Termite Damage In In Hyattsville, MD

Termites can cause large-scale damage to your property. The devastation can be extremely costly and dangerous to your health and well-being. Once these wood-eaters start to chew through the construction of your home, they compromise the structural integrity of the building and put you and everyone inside at risk. Here are some helpful ways to prevent termite activity.

• Seal up cracks and crevices and apply loose mortar or weather stripping around windows and doors.
• Eliminate excess moisture in and around the property and install vents in moisture-rich areas.
• Avoid any wood-to-soil contact, inspect all wood before bringing it onto your property, and store wood away from the perimeter of the structure.
• Be sure to remove and replace any rotting or moisture-damaged wood.

The best way to protect your property from termite damage is to get professional termite control services. Whether you’re looking for termite control, monitoring, prevention, or wood destroying insect reports, we’ve got you covered. Our termite control services ensure year-round protection you can count on. Contact Miche Pest Control to get your free quote today!