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Termite Information, Control and Prevention Termites can pose a major threat to homes, so the sooner you address a termite infestation with a qualified termite control company, the better. First, look for the tell-tale signs of termites: small holes in wood, crumbling drywall, termite insect wings, straw shaped mud tubes, and sagging doors or floors. If you find these termite symptoms, call a qualified termite control company to implement the appropriate termite control. But before you call a termite control professional, the more termite information you have, the better armed you’ll be against termites.

Subterranean Termites:

If you’re a homeowner, subterranean termites are not welcome guests. The creamy-brown 1/8-1" subterranean termite can do major damage to the wood in your home, threatening its very structure. Found in all 50 states, subterranean termites live underground or in moist secluded areas above ground (they need soil to survive), and their colonies can contain up to two million termites. You can pinpoint a subterranean termite infestation by the characteristic mud tubes the termites construct to gain access to food and protect themselves from the open air. Subterranean termites can build these mud tunnels through cracks in concrete. The primary goal of subterranean termites is to find food. Like all termite species, subterranean termites feed on substances containing cellulose, usually wood. Subterranean termites organize themselves by caste – worker termites, soldier termites , and reproductives – depending on their tasks in the colony. Each caste has a slightly different look – worker subterranean termites are cream colored and 1/8-3/8" long. Soldier termites look similar, but they also have powerful mandibles, and reproductive subterranean termites are big – about an inch long. For effective subterranean termite prevention and subterranean termite control in and around your home, take away the things they love. Don’t let water accumulate near your home’s foundation – subterranean termites like moisture. Instead, divert moisture away with properly functioning gutters, downspouts, and splash blocks. Refrain from burying waste lumber or any type of wood scrap in your yard, and properly ventilate your crawl spaces to deter subterranean termites. And most importantly, eliminate any wood/soil contact by maintaining a one-inch space between soil and any wood portions of your house to avoid a direct subterranean termite route into your home. For additional subterranean termite information and specific tips on subterranean termite prevention and subterranean termite control,

As summer begins and the temperature rises across the country, homeowners should be attentive to termite pressure - a potential problem that can impact their single greatest investment. As termites can feed on wood, sheetrock, wallpaper and fabric, an infestation can possibly affect the structural dependability of one's home.

"Termites cause over $5 billion in property damage every year," said Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for NPMA. "Warm weather combined with the increased moisture, which we experience in summer months, may increase termite pressure. Although termites do not pose as health threat like mosquitoes, ticks and rodents, they do pose a threat to your home. Summer is a perfect time to both inspect your property for these hard to detect pests and take proactive steps to try to prevent infestations."

NPMA experts offer these tips to help homeowners prevent termite infestations: Avoid any moisture at the foundation of your home. Divert water away from your property through properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks.

Reduce humidity in crawl spaces with proper ventilation. Prevent shrubs, vines and other vegetation from becoming overgrown and covering vents. Remove old form boards and grade stakes, which may have been left behind after a home was constructed. Eliminate any wood that comes into contact with the soil; maintain an 18-inch gap between soil and any wood. Routinely inspect the foundation of your home for signs of termite damage.

"Just as parents wouldn't prescribe medicine for their children, homeowners shouldn't attempt to remedy a termite infestation in their own home," advises Mannes. "If you suspect termites in your home, contact a licensed pest professional whose expertise and technology can best rid your home of these unwanted pests and prevent future infestations." Termites Termite control Termite inspection pest inspection Acton,Termites Termite control remove termites from my home in Acton,Acton Ma,Acton Mass,Acton Massachusetts Arlington,Arlington Ma,Arlington Mass,Ashland,Ashland Ma, Ashland Mass, Bellingham,Bellingham Ma,Bellingham Mass,Berlin,Berlin Ma,Berlin Mass,Belmont,Belmont Ma,Belmont Mass, Bolton,Bolton Ma,Bolton Mass,Boxborough,Boxborough Ma,Boxborough Mass,Boylston,Boylston Ma,Boylston Mass, Brookline,Brookline Ma,Brookline Mass,Cambridge,Cambridge Ma,Cambridge Mass,Clinton,Clinton Ma,Clinton Mass, Carlisle,Carlisle Ma,Carlisle Mass,Clinton,Concord Ma,Concord Mass,Dedham,Dedham Ma,Dedham Mass, Dover,Dover Ma,Dover Mass,Framingham,Framingham Ma,Framingham Mass,Massachusetts,Holden,Holden Ma,Holden Mass, Hopedale Ma,Hopedale Mass,Lancaster Ma,Lancaster Mass,Lexington Ma,Lexington Mass,Littleton Ma,Littleton Mass, Marlborough Ma,Marlborough Mass,Maynard Ma,Maynard Mass,Medfield Ma,Medfield Mass,Medway Ma,Medway Mass, Hopkington Ma,Hopkington Mass,Milford Ma,Milford Mass,Millis Ma,Millis Mass,Natick Ma,Natick Mass, Needham Ma,Needham Mass,Newton Ma,Newton Mass,Northborough Ma,Northborough Mass,Norwell Ma,Norwell Mass, Norwood Ma,Norwood Mass,Sherborne Ma,Sherborne Mass,Shirley Ma,Shirley Mass,Shrewsury Ma,Shrewsury Mass, Southborough Ma,Southborough Mass,Stoughton Ma,Stoughton Mass,Stow Ma,Stow Mass,Sudbury Ma,Sudbury Mass, Taunton Ma,Taunton Mass,Waltham Ma,Waltham Mass,Weston Ma,Weston Mass,Wayland Ma,Wayland Mass, Watertown Ma,Watertown Mass,Wellesley Ma,Wellesley Mass,West Boylston Ma,West Boylston Mass,Westborough Ma, Westborough Mass,Westwood Ma,Westwood Mass,Wilmington Ma,Wilmington Mass,Woburn Ma,Woburn Mass,Worcester Ma, Worcester Mass, Metro West, Central Ma,Central Mass,Eastern Mass,Eastern Ma,Hopedale,Hudson,Lancaster,Lexington, Littleton, Marlborough,Maynard,Medfield,Medway,Hopkington,Milford,Millis,Massachusetts Natick,Needham,Newton,Northborough,Norwell,Norwood,Sherborne,Shirley,Shrewsury,Southborough, Stoughton,Stow,Sudbury, Taunton,Waltham,Weston,Wayland,Watertown,Wellesley,West Boylston,Westborough,Westwood,Wilmington,Woburn,Worcester Massachusetts Squirrel,Squirrels,Skunk,skunks,raccoon,raccoons,raccoons chimneys,chimney repairs,chimney caps, animal proofing, Bat,Bats,Bat control,Massachusetts,bat guy,beaver,beavers,beaver control, Bird,birds,bird control, bird netting,groundhog, groundhogs, woodchuck,woodchucks,Rodents,rodent control,pest proofing, exclusion,wildlife ,Mice,Rats,Rat control,Mole,moles,vole,voles,chipmunk,chipmunks,chipmunk control,pigeon,pigeons,pigeon control, geese,geese control,canada geese management,flying squirrels,trap,Trapping, problem animal control,animal control, nuisance animal,nuisance wildlife,wildlife,living with wildlife,wildlife removal,wildlife exclusion,Solutions,pest, pest control,pest solutions,wildlife and pest management,pest management solutions,termite,termites,termite damage, ant,ants,ant damage,carpenter ants,repairs, bee,bees,wasp,wasps,hornet,hornets,carpentry,carpentry repairs, pest control,pest,pest control Massachusetts,wildlife management professional Masswildlife,wildlife control,wildlife control operator,pest control operator,bat conservation,bird exclusion