Termite

 Do you know what type of termite it is?The most commonly known types of  Termites are Drywood and Subterranean. The drywood swarmers have a reddish head and dark body, the subterranean swarmers are dark in color with a blackish head. The workers and solider termites are fairly similar in color. 

There are many ways termites let you know they are infesting your property, Drywood termites will push droppings out of the wood to make room to move this is called frass. You may also see discarded wings. Subterranean  termites leave a dirt like tube on the interior and exterior walls. The wood that is infested with drywood termites will be crunchy, the subs leave the wood they infest dry and paper like.

Termite damage can become a costly issue. Termites eat away at the wood until they almost reach the surface. The drywood and subterranean termites can infest structural beams, this can require major repairs to be. You can catch them early if you get an annual inspection and be proactive using preventative treatments.

We offer Local Treatments, Sub Area Treatments, Foam Treatments and Preventative Wet Spray Treatments. Ultimate Termite Control Recommends a annual inspection to keep termites at bay.

We offer effective termite control while ensuring the safety of your family and pets. We choose to use Termidor HE and Bora Care to locally treat termite infestations because, Bora-Care is a low toxicity wood preservative that has a low environmental impact. It protects wood and whole structures from most wood destroying organisms including subterranean termites, Formosan termites, drywood termites, wood destroying beetles, carpenter ants, and decay fungi. Termidor HE termiticide/insecticide is formulated with the same active ingredient as the #1 veterinarian-recommended flea and tick protection for dogs and cats. But there’s much more to a responsible termite control product than its active ingredient. That’s why uncompromising standards are maintained in terms of Termidor termiticide/insecticide formulation, and the methods used to apply it.

Q. How do I know if I have termites?

A. Droppings(frass), Wings, Dead                     swarmers in windows and by doors, Termites swarmers fly towards light sources. 

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Prices vary from infestations because some can be treated with a local or soil treatment while others may need a whole house fume.

Q. Can I treat the termites myself?

A. Yes DIY  termite treatments are available for minor issues they might not be as effective as a professional treatment, but if the infestation is severe it's best to contact a professional. 

Q. Do I have to fumigate (tent)? 

A. In severe cases it is recommended to fumigate, but if the termite infestation is in only a few areas a local treatment or foam treatment can be used to get rid of the colony, to treat for subterranean termites living in the ground you must treat the soil these termites do not have a colony in the structure they crawl up from the soil near or underneath your property.

Q. Can termites bite?

A. Termites do not bite humans, they damage the structural integrity of the wood but they will not bite you.

Q. Are termites dangerous? 

A. Termites are only a danger to the wood in and around your home, termites do not pose a danger to humans directly.

Q. Where did the termites come from?

A. Termites can get into your home a couple different ways, swarming from another home to yours, brought in by infested wooden building supplies or you may have a small leak that attracted subterranean termites to your home.

Q. What if I don't treat the termites? 

A. The termites will just keep eating the wood in your home, the termite damage may increase by 15-20% per year and can cause the structural integrity to be compromised.