| Termite Control is MORE COMPLEX Than Ever Before |
 Depending
on the construction of your home, it's geographical location,
moisture, heat and soil conditions, termite chemicals used today
typically break down in three to five years.
Central heating systems in today's homes make it possible for termites to live in the adjacent soil all year long.
A typical house can have multiple colonies situated under or around it. Because there can be as many as 2,000,000 subterranean termites per colony, the threat of infestation is always great. |
Protection usually costs far less than repairs |
Damage: Replace two wall studs, small section of bottom plate and plywood subfloor in a hall bath.
Cost: Approx. $2907.02*
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Damage: Replace two kitchen wall
studs adjacent to window unit and to the rear of the cabinet.
Cost: Approx. $2387.56*
*Repair costs were estimated
using an independent property adjusting firm (9/96)
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Typical homeowner's insurance doesn't cover the threat of termites.
Ironically, most homes are protected against the threat of fire
and storms, but not the damage caused by termites.
A termite colony works 24 hours a day. "Worker" termites
forage for food to bring to the colony through mud tunnels.
Termites can travel up to 130 feet from their colony in search
of food, leaving a "trail" for others to follow.
Termites only need a crack 1/64" in the slab floor to gain
entrance into your home.
Today's termite materials break down over time. Placement of
treatment is now a crucial factor in complete protection.
Termites eat wood from the inside out, causing the wood appear
normal until it is almost completely destroyed. |
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 WINGED
TERMITE
Winged termites have a straight thick waist and are well
rounded. Their wings extend far beyond the length of the
body. All wings are the same length. |
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 WINGED
ANT
The winged ant has a very thin waist and wasp-like.
Their wings extend only slightly beyond their body and
their fore wings are larger than their hind wings.
When you see "flying ants" and you're not sure whether
they are ants or termites, save a specimen and then
give us a call.
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