Most people have heard of termites and their bad reputation as wood-destroying insects. Termites eat wood, and when they find their way into homes, they can chew through the wood and cause structural damage over time. A termite infestation in your home will work silently behind the walls, consuming the wood in your house, one bite at a time, often without you knowing they are there.
Termites live in caste systems, meaning each termite colony member has a job. The jobs include workers, soldiers, and reproductives. The reproductive group consists of the queen, king, and the focus of our article, the swarmers.
This guide will explain more about termite pest control in Garden City, including how to identify swarmers and what it means when you see them flying around. Keep reading to learn tips for preventing termite swarmers from entering your home and what to do if they get inside with Pied Piper Pest Control.
How To Identify A Termite Swarmer
When a termite colony matures, they release winged reproductive swarmers to start a new colony. These reproductive termites typically swarm in the spring, the day after a warm rainy day. Flying termites around your property are sometimes confused with flying ants.
In Garden City, you will most likely spot eastern subterranean termite swarmers. These insects have long dark brown to almost black bodies between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in length and milky-colored wings with a few barely visible hairs. If you suspect you have seen these insects flying around your property, it is best to contact a local termite company like Pied Piper Pest Control to perform an inspection.
What It Means When You See Termite Swarmers
Seeing termite swarmers around your property is always a bad sign. As we said, these termites are sent out of mature colonies to find a new place to nest. Seeing them flying around your yard means they likely chose your property as a suitable location to start a new colony or that there is an infestation very close to your house.
If you see a termite swarm in your house, take this sign as confirmation of an infestation. Even if you don't see the actual termites flying around, you may be able to spot discarded wings near windows and doors.
These flying termites are often the only warning sign of a termite infestation that you will see. Once they select a location to nest, they move inside the walls, and it can take years for you to see any evidence of their presence. Contact us at Pied Piper Pest Control to schedule a termite inspection if you notice any signs of swarmers around your home.
How To Prevent Termite Swarmers From Entering Your Home
The most effective form of termite control for your home is prevention. Here are some termite prevention tips you can start using today:
- Moisture will attract termites, so divert water away from your home's foundation with properly functioning downspouts and gutters.
- Reduce humidity in basements and crawl spaces with proper ventilation or a dehumidifier.
- Repair leaking pipes, faucets, and air conditioning units.
- Termites can fit into a gap as small as 1/16 of an inch, so sealing any cracks or crevices on the house's exterior is critical.
- Remove any areas on your property where wood and soil meet.
Working with a professional company is the best way to prevent a termite problem in your home. Pied Piper Pest Control can implement preventative measures to ensure termites won't get anywhere near your house. Contact us today with any questions or to set up an appointment.
Contact The Pros At The First Sign Of Termite Swarmers
Having regular termite inspections and proactive termite prevention measures in place can help to prevent an infestation. But if you see these flying swarmers around your home, it is time to call in the pros. Subterranean termites can cause significant damage over time, and the damage is not usually covered by insurance because they are considered preventable.
Pied Piper Pest Control offers several termite treatment options for your home. After we inspect your property to determine whether or not you have termites and how severe the infestation is, we will work with you to form a plan of action to eliminate the termites you have or prevent them from getting inside in the first place. Contact us now to learn more about our services or to schedule an inspection for your property.
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