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Termite Control

Termite Control & Prevention

There are a lot of pesky insects that are waiting to ruin your day. Mosquito bites itch, bed bugs bite you while you sleep, and fleas will bite you and your pets. But there is one pest out there that wants to destroy the very home you live in. Termites eat wood. Out in the woods, termites are great because they help the wood to decay, but when you get them in your home, they go after the wood that holds your home together. A termite infestation can damage the structural integrity of your home. There is nothing enjoyable about sharing your home with termites.

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Did you know that termite damage will cost the average homeowner $3,300 to repair? If termites do get into your home, you are not alone. In the United States, termites cost your fellow Americans 5 billion dollars in home repairs each year. Since you cannot see them chewing away at the wood in your walls, termite infestations often go unnoticed. That is one of the biggest problems with a termite infestation.

 

Most of the time, homeowners are completely unaware of the termite problem. If you suspect termites, or you want to take steps to protect your home from ever getting termites, grab your phone and call Mitch & Mitch Pest Control. No matter how big the infestation is, our technicians can help you solve the termite problem. Eradicating termites is our kind of thing.

How Do You Know Its Termites?

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Signs Of Termites? 

  • Discolored or drooping drywall

  • Peeling paint that resembles water damage

  • Wood that sounds hollow when tapped

  • Small, pinpoint holes in drywall

  • Buckling wooden or laminate floorboards

  • Tiles loosening from the added moisture termites can introduce to your floor

  • Excessively squeaky floorboards

  • Crumbling, damaged wood

  • Stuck windows or doors

  • Maze-like patterns in furniture, floorboards or walls

  • Mounds of dry wood termite pellets, often resembling small piles of salt or pepper

  • Piles of wings left behind after swarms, often resembling fish scales

  • Mud tubes, climbing the foundation of your home

  • Flying termite swarms anywhere on your property

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Types Of Termites In Virginia

While there are over 2,000 species of termites in the world, we luckily only have to worry about two types of termites in Virginia:

  • The Eastern Subterranean Termite

  • The Formosan Termite

 

Both of these pests can cause massive amounts of damage to your home, especially if you don’t know what to look for. ​

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How to Prevent Termites Infestations

  • There are a few things you can do to help prevent termites from invading your home: 

  • Make sure there is no wood-to-soil contact around your home. Wood that touches the ground is an easy way for termites find their way into your house. If you have any firewood, wooden decks, or other structures that touch the ground, make sure there is at least a six-inch gap between the soil and the wood.

  • Repair any leaks around your home, including leaky faucets, pipes, or gutters. Termites are attracted to moisture, so by fixing any sources of water leakage you can help deter them from coming near your home.

  • Inspect the foundation of your home regularly for cracks or gaps. These are potential entry points for termites. If you find any, seal them up with caulk or another suitable material.

  • Keep trees and shrubs trimmed away from your home’s exterior. This will help discourage termites from using them as a bridge to get to your house.

  • Regularly check your home for signs of termite damage, such as wood that sounds hollow when tapped, mud tubes on exterior walls, or small piles of sawdust. If you find any of these signs, contact a pest control professional right away.

  • By following these simple tips, you can help prevent termites from taking up residence in your home.

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