What To Do If You Spot Signs of Termites In Your Yard
That’s why Champion Termite & Pest Control is dedicated to protecting your home from these dreaded pests. Our pest management company can accurately identify the first warning signs of a termite infestation before it becomes a major issue.
Don’t hesitate. Contact our pest extermination team today to receive a free service estimate or an at-home termite inspection.
Common Signs of Termites
If you suspect the presence of termites in your yard, there is a good chance it is a subterranean termite. Subterranean termites are typically found underground. These wood-eating insects have a thin cuticle, requiring moist environments to thrive. As such, subterranean termites will succumb to dehydration without sufficient moisture. This is one of the primary reasons subterranean termites create mud tubes. Mud tubes are narrow tunnels made from a mixture of mud, saliva, wood, debris, and termite feces. These towering formations conserve moisture and protect the termite colony as they forage for food.
Closely examine your front and backyard for these mud tubes. Pay close attention to areas near rotting or decaying wood, stumps, dead trees, untreated wood, and moist soil. Although not as common, another tell-tale sign of termites are discarded wings. Termite swarmers shed their small wings after mating. Inspect your wooden window sills thoroughly for these translucent little wings.
Termite Control Solutions
Preventative termite control can help shield your home from a potential infestation. By proactively practicing smart gardening and landscaping practices, you can significantly reduce your chances of experiencing extensive termite damage.
When gardening outdoors, we recommend keeping raised garden beds and shrubbery a few feet away from the home. Vegetation that makes contact with the foundation of your home can provide a convenient access point for unwanted pests – including termites. As such, it is best to create some distance between your foliage and your home.
If possible, try to keep your bushes, grass, and trees regularly trimmed. In some cases, it may also be wise to check your home for unsealed cracks or gaps. These tiny holes can allow termites to make their way from your yard and into your walls, ceilings, and floors. Caulk or weatherstripping are effective solutions for any cracks you may find.
Our Professional Termite Treatment Services
At Champion Termite & Pest Control, our expert termite extermination team can help restore your backyard to its original quality.
Our exterminators are trained to create custom termite control plans to meet your particular needs and concerns. For over 30 years, our professional pest control specialists have used EPA-approved, high-quality termiticides to eradicate troublesome termite colonies.
Our team services Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Starke. Contact Champion Termite & Pest Control today for more information on our Florida pest extermination services!
