Southeast Michigan, Metro Detroit & Ann Arbor Area Termite Treatment

How to Identify A Termite Infestation?

Have you ever seen winged insects swarming near your doorway? Those are not winged ants. They are actually termites looking for a new home. That is the first sign of a termite infestation. If you see a swarm of winged termites, always contact a termite extermination specialist immediately.

Most commonly, you will likely not see the termites themselves at all as they tend to stay out of sight and are quite small. The most common species of termites found in Michigan are the subterranean, dampwood and dry wood termites. Subterranean termites are all black and dry wood termites are all red. Termite bodies do not have any segments, which distinguishes them from ants.

While all termites are attracted to wood, they each have specific preferences. As their names would suggest, dampwood and drywood termites seek out moist or dry woods respectively. Subterranean termites must have moist soil nearby and infest any wood that is in contact with the ground. In addition, subterranean termites will construct mud tubes they use to move from the soil to wood. Mud tubes in essence become a “link” for the termites to use in order to provide protection against dehydration and a route to wood that may be located above ground. Homeowners might unknowingly bring termites inside in firewood or untreated lumber.

Why You Might Have Termites

In addition to wood inside the home, termites are drawn inside by moisture, wood in contact with house foundations, and cracks in building exteriors. Different combinations of these factors attract different species. Termites like easy access to the wood of your home and prefer older wood and wood damaged by water as it is easier to burrow through.

Reasons to Treat Your Termite Problem Immediately

Termites pose a large threat to the infrastructure of your home. As termites burrow into wood and literally consume the foundation of your home, it can certainly cause major structural damage. Termites multiply quickly and live in large communities, so they can cause lots of damage very quickly.

Don’t allow termites to endanger your home. If you suspect a termite infestation, contact a local termite extermination company immediately. Contact Guardian Pest Control, your local termite extermination experts to solve your termite problem, assess any damage, and ensure no termites make their way into your home again.

For peace of mind and money saved, contact Guardian Pest Control today.