How Do Termites Get Into Houses?
In order to prevent termite infestations, it’s crucial to be well informed on how these dangerous insects can get into your home in the first place. Termites target the wooden building materials in homes as both a food and shelter source, slowly but surely damaging the structural integrity of the house and potentially causing tens of thousands of dollars in damages. There are two primary types of termites (drywood termites and subterranean termites), each of which typically enter houses and buildings through different methods and entry points. In this article, we’ll discuss how both of these termite types get into houses and buildings, providing you with some of the important information you’ll need to prevent future termite problems in your home! To learn more about preventing or treating termite infestations, or to get a free estimate on a termite inspection & control service for your home in the New Orleans area, please call us today at (504) 366-1333 or fill out the contact form on our website!
How Drywood Termites Enter Houses & Buildings
Drywood termites typically enter homes when swarmers (the winged reproductive members of the colony) find cracks in window frames, door frames, siding, or other vulnerable areas that they can fit themselves into. These swarmers then begin to dig into the wood and lay their eggs, beginning an infestation that can last for years and result in tens of thousands of dollars in damages to the wooden structures in your home. In order to prevent swarmers from entering your home, it’s important to be vigilant about the maintenance and upkeep of the wooden components on the exterior of your house. Being proactive about drywood termites infestations by contacting a termite control professional for prevention services can also help save you time, money, and headaches in the future!
How Subterranean Termites Enter Houses & Buildings
Subterranean termites live in underground colonies and typically enter homes and buildings through the foundation or anywhere where there is wood-to-ground contact. Subterranean termites can also access wooden elements of the home that are several feet off the ground using “mud tubes” that they build, which essentially act as tunnels for them to climb vertically and horizontally on walls. Subterranean termites can establish infestations in houses relatively quickly and can start causing serious damage to your home in just a few months. In order to prevent subterranean termite infestations, you should speak with a termite control professional about termite baiting systems that can be put in the ground around your home!
Contact Pied Piper Pest Control Inc. for Termite Control Services in NOLA!
If you have any additional questions about termite infestations, or if you are currently experiencing a termite problem at your New Orleans area home, please contact our team at Pied Piper Pest Control Inc. today! We have years of experience dealing with termites and can deal with the problem quickly, efficiently, & affordably! Give us a call at (504) 366-1333 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!