How to Know if You Have a Termite Problem

In New York, termites live in underground colonies below your home. They go deeper into the soil during cold winter months and, and emerge again as the ground warms up. In the spring, they begin to forage for food and infest the wooden sections of your home. Termites can cause long-term damage, hidden from view for years. Worker termites, the ones that destroy buildings, are rarely seen. That’s why homeowners must look for other signs of termites, such as:

• Mud tubes
• Piles of wings
• Maze patterns in wood
• Pinpoint holes in drywall

Termites look for wood with water damage to create nests. The insects require excessive moisture, so termites tend to infiltrate homes during the rainy spring season.

Constantly search for flying termites called “swarmers” throughout this time of year.  Swarmers are reproductive termites that leave their underground colonies to mate. If you spot swamers in or near your property, call us for an inspection. Although swarmers do not cause damage themselves, their presence could be a sign there’s a nest nearby or an infestation in your home or business. We’ll exterminate flying termites and address the root of the problem — the colony hiding underground.

New York Termite Removal

The first step to termite removal is to inspect your property and determine whether pests are present. While you may notice signs like mud tubes, a termite problem isn’t always evident at a glance. That’s why it’s important to contact an expert if you have any reason to suspect a termite infestation.

Our licensed pest control technicians understand know the habits and characteristics of termites, allowing them to locate termites and their potential nesting grounds efficiently and accurately. When one of our technicians inspects your home, they’ll do so with this knowledge and a keen eye for the telltale signs of termites.

Our experts start extermination by inspecting your home for the source of the problem. Before implementing treatment, we’ll inform you of the potential food sources for termites. This could involve relocating firewood storage away from the home, removing mulch or pulling tree stumps after our visit.

Pestech targets locations with high termite populations. Pestech technicians will then install a specially designed baiting system — in the ground around your home. Termites love to feast on the bait used and share it with others in the colony. The bait keeps the termites from molting, and they’ll die. Without workers to keep her fed, the queen will die, leaving you to reclaim the throne.

How Our Pest Control Pros Apply Termite Treatment

Termite bait stations are the best method to eliminate eastern subterranean termites and control an infestation long-term. They are also an environmentally friendly solution. These stations capitalize on the natural foraging behavior of termites. Worker termites are attracted to the bait, which they readily carry back to the queen and the rest of the colony. Once consumed, the entire colony is killed off.

What about liquid treatments to kill termites? Liquid treatments are not the most effective way to combat termites because they may not impact the entire colony. Liquid treatments work best when you know  exactly where to use it.

We also offer wood protectant services to keep destructive pests from causing further damage to your home or commercial property.