Termites aren’t pests that will sting or bite us, contaminate our food, or even spread diseases, so why do these pests give homeowners nightmares? Across the country each year, termites create more than five billion dollars in damages. Termites feed on wood and when in our homes, can cause expensive damages to their structure. Even worse, termites have the unique ability to live and feed hidden for months or years. By then, the damage is done. Things like spongy floors, sagging ceilings, holes in the exterior of wooden beams, and windows and doors no longer opening or closing correctly often alert people to the presence of termites.

The cellulose found in trees and other organic matter is the termite’s primary food source. Our yards often provide termites with plenty of food sources like decaying trees, woodpiles, leaf piles, old wooden fences, and fallen tree branches. As termites move through the soil or mud tubes they have created, it is common for them to end up inside our homes, moving through cracks in the foundation or vents. Many termites are attracted to moisture, so things like damp mulch, leaking pipes, and poor drainage will attract them to the exterior of your home. Once inside, they move through walls and floors and into structural wood, wood trim, beams, and sometimes furniture.

If termites have set their sites on your property, the professionals at Pest Arrest can help; reach out today to learn more about our termite control options!