Many pests people encounter are found in plain sight. Roaches get in the trash, mice can be heard in the walls or seen running around, and bees fly around buzzing. Termites on the other hand are known as the silent destroyer. They hide in the walls and structure of your home tunneling, eating away and literally destroying your humble abode. In many cases if you see a termite it is already too late. If you believe you have Termites in Hartford, call a professional right away before they do any more damage.
Prevention
There a few things that a homeowner can do to lower the risk of a Termites in Hartford. Removing all of the moisture and food sources from the outside of the structure may make your home less attractive to termites. You can eliminate water sources by fixing leaky faucets and water pipes and making sure your ac unit isn’t dripping. It is also a good idea to keep downspouts and gutters clean and try to divert water away from the foundation of the structure. Make sure that there is no standing water on the roof and seal any entry points around utility lines and water pipes. Don’t give termites a welcome sign to your home; remove any food sources around and near your house. Remove stumps and debris as well as storing all firewood or lumber away from the home. Remove excessive mulch from flower beds surrounding the house and make sure that no wood of the home touches soil. Fences and decks should be checked frequently for signs of termites.
Signs
Even though termites are silent destroyers, if you know what to look for you can easily detect their presence. The most obvious sign is swarming winged termites around windows and doors. When a colony matures winged termites will go outside in the sunlight to breed. Some may fly off and start a new colony while others return to their existing nest to make it larger. If you see winged termites or wings that have been shed around your house, immediately call a pest control expert because you may have an infestation or at the very least they are actively seeking a way to start a new colony in your home. If you notice any cracked or bubbling paint on the interior or exterior of your home chip away a small spot to check for droppings or larvae. You can also tap on any exposed wood you suspect to be infested and if it sounds hollow it has probably been eaten away by termites. The last obvious sign of a termite infestation is small hollow mud tubes on the exterior of the home, in the attic and in crawl spaces. Don’t be confused by the larger mud tubes of dirt dobbers, if you go poking around their home they may sting you. If you are doing any kind of remodeling and notice tunneling in the wood you uncover in the process, you either have termites, or the structure has been affected by them in the past.
If you think you may have termites in Hartford contact AAABON Pest Control Inc. They have 40 years of experience in termite control and are also licensed home improvement contractors. Not only can they eliminate the presence of termites, but they can also repair any damage caused by them.
