Termites are a problem that you and your Broken Arrow pest control company can deal with together. Firstly, these wood-destroying insects attack our homes and other buildings to break down the wood inside them. In nature, their purpose is to be the cleanup crew for fallen branches and dead trees. However, when they invade our homes, they become pests. By doing this, they can damage homes and cause basic structural problems. Therefore, in this article, let’s take a good hard look at termites, their life cycle, and what you and your Broken Arrow pest control company can do to stop these insects from damaging your homes and other buildings.
Termite Digestion
Termites are unique in the way they create energy for themselves. Their digestive system has a special enzyme that can break down the cellulose found in wood. The cell wall of wood contains two substances, lignin and cellulose.
The majority of the cell wall is made up of cellulose. This enzyme breaks it down and creates energy from the cellulose. For these insects to have the enzyme in their system, they must pass it on to their young. They do this by actually feeding the young nymphs from their anus to pass on the biome necessary for digestion. However, while this is a disgusting process, it works very well for passing that enzyme on to the young to ensure they have what they need to create energy from wood and continue their process of survival. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control company for more information about termites and their digestion processes.
Protecting Your Home from Termites by Broken Arrow Pest Control
If you’re seeing signs of a termite invasion, the best solution is probably a liquid termite treatment. This process involves creating a barrier around your house by digging a trench around it. We will pour pesticide into the trench to create a curtain of pesticide-treated dirt that surrounds your home. Wherever there is cement that comes up to the home, we will drill holes in the cement to pour pesticide down, creating the same kind of barrier. This process will ensure that as these insects enter the building to remove wood for food, they will pass through these pesticide-treated areas, carrying the pesticide back to their colony. A bait station system is far better for protecting your home if you don’t have termites yet. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control company for help with termites. 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 company 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!
