Your Broken Arrow Exterminator can help you if you’ve got a problem with termites. Termites are wood destroying insects that eat away the cellulose in wood. They have a special enzyme in their system that allows them to break this cellulose down and create energy out of it. This may be good for wood that has fallen down and died in the forest, it’s a problem for homes that we build out of the wood that we have. So in this article let’s take a good hard look at termites, the life cycle of what you and your Broken Arrow Exterminator can do to stop these insects from tearing down your home or business.
Termite Signs
If you have a home it’s important you understand what the signs of termite infestation are. Termites are here in Oklahoma and are the species of the Eastern Subterranean termite. This means that they are as their name implies, a Subterranean insect. They have to stay underground in order to maintain the moisture level that they need to survive. If they find themselves above ground without access to that moisture they will dry out and die very quickly. So because of that, they have to build mud tubes to come up above ground and carry that damp air with them.
If you see these mud tubes coming up the side of your house or on a fence or a tree in your yard, then you know that you have termites attacking either your home, your fence or your trees. Sometimes, these insects come up through a gap in the foundation and find themselves inside a wall. When this happens, they’ll feed upon the drywall from the inside out. You’ll find that the drywall starts to get weak in places that eventually these insects will start to break through. When they break through, they’ll need to fill in the holes in order to keep that dry air out. If you see any of these, it’s time to contact your Broken Arrow exterminator.
Eliminating Termites by Broken Arrow Exterminator
The job of eliminating termites falls solely on your Broken Arrow exterminator. There are two methods they can use. Liquid treatments and bait stations are the two systems by which we eliminate termites with. The liquid treatment is where you dig a trench all the way around the building and pour a pesticide down inside the trench. This pesticide will create a curtain of pesticide treated dirt all the way around the outside of your building. The bait stations are also placed around the outside of your building creating a barrier or bait that they can take back to their county to wipe them out. Contact your Broken Arrow Exterminator and find out what’s best for you. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with termites, or any other pests, then it’s time to call a Broken Arrow Exterminator 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, Jenks. Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Prattville, and so much more. Call today for a free estimate. We’re here to help!