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The most destructive termites in Sugar Land are subterranean termites. They live in the ground and need contact with the soil in most cases. You can use this knowledge to help detect signs of termites in your home or yard. Our goal today is to help you identify a termite problem early by detecting the signs, and also to help you stop termites before you see these signs. We'll walk you through how to find evidence of termite damage, how termites may attack your property, and how to remove the factors that attract them. At the end, we'll tell you how All-Safe Pest & Termite can help you get superior protection. If you want that protection immediately, feel free to jump to our contact page for certified termite pest control in Sugar Land. We're happy to help.
It isn't easy to detect termite infestations in Sugar Land. Subterranean termites are super sneaky, and most of the damage they do is on the interior of wood, out of sight. But there are unique circumstances that can provide an opportunity for you to detect damage and warning signs that these termites are in the wood of your home.
Where To Look: While it is bad to have wood-to-soil contact, you can use it to help detect termites until you take the time to prevent wood on your property from touching the soil. You may also check wood that is near the soil or in humid locations. Some ways to check include:
Termite damage is somewhat obvious when you can observe it. Unfortunately, worker termites avoid the light and will even hide from moonlight. So the damage they create is usually only on the interior. You need to know the warning signs.
The signs subterranean termites provide are subtle. You'll need to examine the wood of your home closely:
Use these warning signs to help you with your detection efforts. But remember that subterranean termites can damage your home without providing any sign of termite damage or any other noticeable warning sign.
Termites seem mysterious, but they aren't all that mysterious. They enter your yard in one of two ways. Workers will tunnel in, or swarmers will fly in.
When workers tunnel into your yard and find a food source, the queen of the colony will produce more offspring, and reproductives in the colony may create a satellite colony in your yard to gather food faster. All of this happens under the ground. That's why they're called subterranean termites.
When swarmers enter your yard, they mate and shed their wings. Once they have selected their mates, they enter the ground and establish nests. Few swarmers live to create viable nests. The ones that do will grow their nests for several years and begin to produce new swarmers to create more nests. So, once a termite problem begins, it will only worsen.
The last thing you want is for termite workers or swarmers to find a reason to come into your yard. When a worker tunnels onto your property and doesn't find a food source, there is no reason for a satellite colony. When swarmers fly onto your property and see no reason to stay, they may keep flying to the next property. Here are some factors you can identify and correct:
Everything you do to remove termite attractants will add a layer of protection. It is hard work, but remember that termite control like this typically provides long-lasting protection. Another way to get long-lasting protection is to hire a certified termite control professional.
Do you live in Sugar Land? If so, you're in our service area. Let All-Safe Pest & Termite help you with your termite damage prevention. We specialize in termite control and prevention. Our primary tools are Termidor® SC and the Sentricon® System with Always Active™. Termidor stops termites in their tracks and Sentricon provides ongoing, and always active, termite colony detection and elimination. Together, these provide a one-two punch to knock down termites. We know of no better way to prevent termite damage to Sugar Land properties. If we did, we'd be using it.
The pest control experts at All-Safe Pest & Termite only trust products that have a track record of success. Termidor products are the standard of termite control in the industry and, while newer to the game, Sentricon has earned a strong reputation. You are in good hands when these products are installed by a certified professional. If you'd like to learn more or schedule service for your Sugar Land property, connect with us. We would love the opportunity to help you find the right termite control solution for your specific needs and budget. Termites are sneaky. Don't let them damage your property right under your nose. Get protected, starting today.
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