There are over 3,000 different recognized species of termites in the world, 45 of which make their social community homes right here in the United States. Economically significant, termites cause extensive damage to buildings and crops in subtropical and warm climates across the US, costing homeowners billions of dollars annually. Termites are a homeowner’s worst nightmare, and it takes specialized termite control methods to rid your home or building of a termite infestation.
How Can You Tell if You Have a Termite Problem?
Termites are tiny, wood-boring insects that can inflict incredible damage on building structures, fences, and wood poles and posts. The damage they inflict is characterized by their perforated or honeycomb-like appearance. Evidence of termites includes wood that is soft or crumbly or that feels or sounds hollow, mounds of fecal matter that resemble piles of sawdust, and the presence of worm-like shelter tubes that are used as passage from underground to above ground wood. Other evidence are sagging or buckling floors, pinpoint holes in interior walls, and visual confirmation of the termites themselves.
What Can Be Done if You Suspect Termite Infestation?
Termite infestations can be removed by an experienced and qualified pest removal service or exterminator. Termite control in Queens includes the use of liquid termite barriers, a type of liquid chemical that repels or kills termites before they enter a structure. Termite control can also be accomplished with in-ground termite baits that lure termites into poison, and with foam sealants to block termites’ access to structures. Contact Metro Pest Control Inc. to have your soil conditions and the infested construction evaluated to determine the best methods of treatment.
Can Termite Damage Be Repaired?
Damage done to structures can be repaired in most cases, but only if an infestation is detected early enough for effective termite control. Termite remediation may involve cutting out damaged sections of wood and replacing them or adding reinforcements to damaged structures. Minor damage can be repaired with wood putty and paint.
