Termites
Termites provide a valuable service by breaking down dead wood in forests into soil.
They were one of the earth's first recyclers. Even if you have a new Home you are still
in danger. When new sub-divisions are leveled and trees are removed to make room for
development, termites food sources are destroyed or removed. Virtually all homes
have a wood frame, so no matter how the wood is separated from the soil, termites can
work their way to it from the ground underneath. Similarly, a concrete slab does not
eliminate wood-to-ground contact. Termites can construct tunnels through cracks in
concrete. Most termites nest in the ground beneath the surface. When termite
colonies lose their food supply to developers, they seek out new food sources - usually
wood from newly built homes on the site. A lot of Homeowners are under the false
impression that a brick house on a concrete slab is safe from termites.
It is often difficult to determine the difference between termites and ants.
Termites have two pair of wings (front and back) and are of almost equal length. Ants
also have two pair of wings but the fore wings are much larger than the hind wings. Also,
termites have relatively straight antennae while ants have elbowed antennae. Ants
generally do not swarm at the same time as termites, but it can happen. Termites have
a thick waist and ants have a narrow waist Termites have straight antennae and ants
have elbowed antennae Termites have four wings that are all equal in length Ants have
four wings, however, two are larger and two are smaller
Termite Swarming
Large swarms of winged insects inside and/or around the home is the most obvious sign
of termite activity. Swarming occurs when reproductive male and female termites exit
the colony and attempt to begin building a new colony. Since it takes most termite
colonies at least three years to produce termite swarms, this is a likely sign of an
ongoing problem. When do termites swarm? The exact dates termites swarm vary each
year according to the species type and weather conditions. Swarming season begins
from mid March to Mid April, Daytime, usually mid-day Sunny above 85 degrees Often a
high humid day
The most dangerous aspect of a Termite Infestation.
Home owner denial many good hearted people believe that they have Termites when
they see the Spring or Fall Termite swarm. Swarming Termites tell us that the colony
is a mature colony, and they will still be eating away at your Home.
Outrageous cost with a termite job, what is a fair price?
Don’t be fooled by the companies trying to maintain a large corporate staff. But don’t
let the low price companies fool you either. The price in the middle shows that
A. Greed is not in play
B. The company will be around next year
C. The middle company is not going to take short cuts.
Waiting till next year to treat your Termite infestation will only lead to more damage
to your home. Most Termite Damage comes from the Homeowner waiting to react to
the signs. And postponing the treatment.
Termites provide a valuable service by breaking down dead wood in forests into soil.
They were one of the earth's first recyclers. Even if you have a new Home you are still
in danger. When new sub-divisions are leveled and trees are removed to make room for
development, termites food sources are destroyed or removed. Virtually all homes
have a wood frame, so no matter how the wood is separated from the soil, termites can
work their way to it from the ground underneath. Similarly, a concrete slab does not
eliminate wood-to-ground contact. Termites can construct tunnels through cracks in
concrete. Most termites nest in the ground beneath the surface. When termite
colonies lose their food supply to developers, they seek out new food sources - usually
wood from newly built homes on the site. A lot of Homeowners are under the false
impression that a brick house on a concrete slab is safe from termites.
It is often difficult to determine the difference between termites and ants.
Termites have two pair of wings (front and back) and are of almost equal length. Ants
also have two pair of wings but the fore wings are much larger than the hind wings. Also,
termites have relatively straight antennae while ants have elbowed antennae. Ants
generally do not swarm at the same time as termites, but it can happen. Termites have
a thick waist and ants have a narrow waist Termites have straight antennae and ants
have elbowed antennae Termites have four wings that are all equal in length Ants have
four wings, however, two are larger and two are smaller
Termite Swarming
Large swarms of winged insects inside and/or around the home is the most obvious sign
of termite activity. Swarming occurs when reproductive male and female termites exit
the colony and attempt to begin building a new colony. Since it takes most termite
colonies at least three years to produce termite swarms, this is a likely sign of an
ongoing problem. When do termites swarm? The exact dates termites swarm vary each
year according to the species type and weather conditions. Swarming season begins
from mid March to Mid April, Daytime, usually mid-day Sunny above 85 degrees Often a
high humid day
The most dangerous aspect of a Termite Infestation.
Home owner denial many good hearted people believe that they have Termites when
they see the Spring or Fall Termite swarm. Swarming Termites tell us that the colony
is a mature colony, and they will still be eating away at your Home.
Outrageous cost with a termite job, what is a fair price?
Don’t be fooled by the companies trying to maintain a large corporate staff. But don’t
let the low price companies fool you either. The price in the middle shows that
A. Greed is not in play
B. The company will be around next year
C. The middle company is not going to take short cuts.
Waiting till next year to treat your Termite infestation will only lead to more damage
to your home. Most Termite Damage comes from the Homeowner waiting to react to
the signs. And postponing the treatment.
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Contact Crown Pest Control
CROWN Pest Control
7408 Tunbridge Drive
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180-4535
PHONE: 817-485-8774
FAX: 817-428-3729
EMAIL: info@crownpestcontrol.com
MEMBER: Greater Tarrant County Pest Control Assoc., Texas Pest Control Assoc., National Pest Management Assoc.
Licensed and Regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board, P.O.Box 1927, Austin, TX 78767-1927. Telephone number (512) 305-8250.
CROWN Pest Control
7408 Tunbridge Drive
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180-4535
PHONE: 817-485-8774
FAX: 817-428-3729
EMAIL: info@crownpestcontrol.com
MEMBER: Greater Tarrant County Pest Control Assoc., Texas Pest Control Assoc., National Pest Management Assoc.
Licensed and Regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board, P.O.Box 1927, Austin, TX 78767-1927. Telephone number (512) 305-8250.
817-485-8774