What Does Thorough Exterminator’s Inspection Encompass?
So, you think you might have a termite invasion on your property? If so, you have no other choice but to hire a termite control specialist for a thorough inspection. What 4 things will a team of trained exterminators check?
- Swarmers; Although termites are non-flying pests, subterranean ones have to establish new colonies somehow. Some of the sexually-mature individuals develop wings to fly away and create a new termite kingdom. Existing colonies release all the winged adults together which forms a swarm. So, professionals will be looking for evidence of these swarmers. They will check your window sills for fallen wings and will try to determine if they belong to termites or not.
- Mud tubes; Another clear indication of a termite infestation is the presence of mud tubes. These long thin “pathways” present the paths these pests use to travel to and from their underground kingdom. You can see them on the exposed sections of your foundation or concrete footers.
- Wood chips in your yard; Since these pests eat organic material, checking your home for piles of wood chips is a good idea. Your wooden fence, firewood, deadwood, and living trees will be inspected thoroughly. Your wooden structures, such as the deck, porch, or gazebo will be inspected too. The idea is to find real evidence of termite presence.
- Wood damage; Since termites feed on wood, they will cause damage as well. The problem is that you might not see any surface damage and still have a termite infestation. So, a termite control inspector will check deep underground searching for their nest. He will be looking for hollow sections of wooden structures and piles of wooden powder as a whole.
If you hire Dead On Termite Services to check your home for termite presence, you will get the biggest bang for your buck. Let our scrupulous professionals in Santa Maria, CA get the job done right the first time. If you wish to learn more about us, just give us a call at (805) 863-4347.