Broken Arrow pest control can safely remove termites without harming your home structure. Termite are wood chewing insects that attack your home foundation and walls. They love food and other cellulose-containing materials. They can seriously compromise the structural integrity of your building which may cause costly repairs. Often it is too late when we detect termite infestation when the damage has already been done. Termite infestation causes billions of dollars annually worldwide. It can also decrease the property value if termites are available at your home. In this article let’s talk about termites, their sign and what you and your Broken Arrow pest control can do to stop them.
Termite Frass
Termite frass is also known as the droppings of termite. Most often it is associated with drywood termite as they digest wood. The color of frass varies between light tan to dark brown. It resembles wood and depends on the wood that the termite is eating. These droppings are oval shaped with rounded ends. Identifying all this allows you to take prompt action to safeguard your property.
Termite consume wood and break it down to cellulose and their gut converts those into a simpler compound that they can digest. They excrete this as frass. They do not keep this in their colony rather they push frass out of their colony to maintain cleanliness. Overtime, frass gather near the entry point which you can use as a sign. If you see any signs of termite droppings you should call Broken Arrow pest control for assistance.
If you see any presence of frass in your home it means you’re attacked by termites. In this case, early detection is crucial. The amount of droppings can also indicate the location and extent of the termite infestation.
Eliminating Termite with Broken Arrow pest control
Termites thrive in places where the moisture levels are high. To prevent their infestation you should consider reducing the moisture level. Look for any leaking pipes and fix it. Try to improve your drainage system and ensure proper ventilation in closed spaces. With the help of Broken Arrow pest control you can install bait systems and chemical barriers around the perimeter of your home to prevent termite entrance.
When you contact Broken Arrow pest control they will come in and conduct a thorough inspection of the infested area. They will use both chemical and non chemicals methods if needed. Applying termiticides is often the got to option as it creates a barrier that kills termites who come in contact with them. Bait stations are also effective where food is placed with lethal poison which termites carry back to their nest killing every termites inside. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with termites, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Broken Arrow pest control that can help you. Here at TermMax Pest Control, we are the best in the business when it comes to dealing with termites, or any other pests. We service the greater Tulsa area, including Broken Arrow, Coweta, Claremore, Catoosa, Owasso, Turley, Bixby, and Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!
