With termites continuing to threaten residential and commercial properties throughout the winter, Connor’s Pest Pros has released its latest guide to help property owners recognize the warning signs so they can take immediate action. The guide also details certain strategies that are effective at deterring termites from establishing colonies in the property.
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Termites are among the most destructive of household pests, costing homeowners billions of dollars in damages annually, explains the team. Individually, victims of infestations typically pay upwards of $3,000 in repairs for an infestation; these costs are usually not covered by insurance, as many providers consider termites a maintenance issue or have clauses that exclude biological pests.
While there are many termite species, Connor’s Pest Pros’ guide says that Eastern subterranean termites are some of the most economically significant termites on the South and East Coasts. These insects are not to be confused with Formosan subterranean termites, which are an invasive species; however, the Formosan variants are also highly problematic pests due to their voracious feeding habits and their ability to build aerial nests, which allows them to create colonies without direct soil contact.
Drywood termites also commonly infest homes, and these species do not require external moisture sources or soil contact to thrive. While their colonies do not grow as large as subterranean species, they are particularly difficult to detect because they make their nests within the wood they infest and may be active long before damage is visible. Additionally, because their feeding and nesting behaviors are different from subterranean termites, they cannot be treated with the same methods.
According to Connor’s Pest Pros, mud tubes along walls, hollow-sounding wood, scale-like wings, frass (piles of droppings that resemble sawdust), and visible wood damage with honeycomb-like patterns are all signs of termite activity that can be identified without professional assistance. These signs indicate a more severe infestation and often necessitate interventions from licensed pest control companies.
To prevent infestations, Connor’s Pest Pros’ guide advises property owners to ensure as little contact between wood and soil as possible, control moisture around the home, and store firewood properly. Residents should also thoroughly inspect firewood or second-hand furniture before bringing it indoors to ensure the wood is not infested.
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Springfield
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