Termite Biology

Chances are that you or someone you know has had a personal experience with Termites and the damages that they cause.

That is not a coincidence!  In fact, research has shown that the Southeast has some of the highest termite populations than anywhere else in the country.  That equates to billions of dollars in damage and repair costs annually.  Since most homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover this damage, who wouldn’t be concerned?

Subterranean termites live in the soil and continuously forage for food and water.  If they encounter your home’s foundation while foraging, they’ll follow any crack, crevice or plumbing line into your house.  They only need an opening 1/32 inch wide.  Termites may enter through wood in direct contact with soil or by building pencil sized mud tunnels from the ground level to where your home’s wood frame begins.  Our trained professionals know where to look and what to look for when identifying a potentially damaging termite infestation.

Signs your home may have a termite problem:

• Pencil-sized diameter, or larger, mud tubes running across bare concrete or masonry between the soil and any wooden part of your building.

• Thin, small, papery wings, all the same size and shape, 3/8-1/2 inches long, on your window sill, counter top or floor. These are especially apparent during spring and if there has been a recent rain. Both conditions are common for termite mating swarms.

• Swarming termites inside the structure during the early spring, usually on days that warm quickly, after a previous day's rain.

• Distorted areas of paint or wood surfaces which feel cool to the touch.

• Any wooden building components (especially if they are support structures) that begin to "sag" unexpectedly.

If you're experiencing any of these signs, a licensed termite professional can help.  Termite prevention is the key to protecting your property and providing you with peace-of-mind.  By working with Peachtree Pest Control, you receive unsurpassed termite protection in the most environmentally responsible manner possible.

For a FREE, no-obligation complete home evaluation, click here or call 1-855-PEACHTREE(732-2487)!