Broken Arrow pest control services can assist you in eliminating termites and other pests from your home. Termites are winged insects that feed on dead and a wide variety of decaying plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil humus. Termites live in colonies, several groups, that can range from small to very large up to two million individuals. They can cause damage to buildings, furniture, and other wooden items. Termites feed primarily on wood fiber, or cellulose, which they get from dead trees, rotting plant material in the soil, fence posts, and house timbers. They are attracted to warmth, darkness, and food sources like wood, paper, and cardboard. Termites have six legs, straight pointing beady antennas, large heads with no distinct body segmentation, and more ribbed texture. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control.
The Life Cycle of Termites
Termites undergo incomplete metamorphosis. The termite’s life cycle can result in three different types of termites or caste types. The three types consist of representatives, workers, and soldiers. The life cycle starts with the queen termite laying eggs, then the egg hatches into a larva, and the larva develops into nymphs which mature into adults. They are organized in a social insect structure so they can easily divide labor among themselves.
Once a termite egg amongst countless thousands of others hatches, it is then called a termite larva or larvae. The larva can become one of the three castes, worker, soldier, or a secondary, supplementary reproductive termite. The larva can become a worker or a soldier, and its life cycle ends when it dies. The queen has the longest life, spanning an average of 25 years. Other castes vary from 12 to 24 months. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control services.
Elimination of Termites and Broken Arrow Pest Control
Common ways in which termites can be eliminated include spraying the traditional pesticide boric acid onto infested areas can kill termites through dehydration. Use this cautiously indoors, as boric acid can harm children and animals if ingested. To eliminate dry wood termites’ homes, you can drill holes in the infested wood roughly 10 inches apart, drilling until you feel a drill or screwdriver hit the nest. Fill the holes with termiticides, then put them over to fill them. However, this method is best for finished or painted wood, not high-quality hardwoods. Termites foams are an effective way to reach cracks and crevices where termites hide. The foam will fill the area before evaporating. It leaves behind a chemical residue of insecticide. Contact your Broken Arrow pest control services. Check out our reviews!
If you’re having trouble with termites or any other pests, then it’s time to call your Broken Arrow pest control who 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!
