Pest Chase Termite Control service in Springfield VA
When we talk about termites in Springfield VA, its mostly the subterranean termites. It is responsible for 90% of all termite damage in the United States. But even when we narrow it down to only subterranean termite colonies, there are few distinct visual differences within these colonies. If you were to find a termite-infested stump on your property and split it open, you would immediately notice two distinct termites: the worker and the swarmer. The worker will appear pale and worm-like from a distance, but up close you will see the six legs and two antennae that distinguish it as an insect. The swarmer will appear black and have white wings that layer on top of each other and appear as one.
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When Do Termites Swarm in Springfield VA?
Termite swarms can happen any time of the year but often occur in spring when temperatures warm up.
Winged termites known as termite swarmers fly around looking for a suitable area to build a nest.
Once they find a good location, they shed their wings and start a colony.
How Do I Know If I Have Termites in my home in Springfield VA?
There are a few ways you can detect termites on your own. Pull up mulch or inspect any wood that is near your exterior walls. Examine your basement walls for the mud tubes termites create to go in and out of a structure. Look for swarmers or the shed wings swarmers leave behind. Be aware that termites are notoriously tricky to detect and can even elude a certified home inspector. If you want to know whether or not you have termites in your home, you need to hire a certified termite inspector.
Termite Treatment in Springfield VA
There are two types of termite treatment. Liquid termiticide and the termite baiting system.
Depending on the soil conditions around your home we can suggest the best treatment plan for you.
Termite Protection Plan in Springfield VA
Termite protection offered by Pest Chase is an annual plan that keeps you protected against termites. We do a regular monitoring of your home for termites and treat areas where there are signs of termite activity.
Home owners guide on termite control in Springfield VA
If A Neighbor Has Termite Problem, What Should I Do?
- If you don't have professional termite protection around your home, you should be worried. When the termite colony in your neighbor's yard or house becomes mature, it will produce hundreds of termite swarmers. When this happens, your home is at risk of a termite infestation.
How often should I treat for termites in Springfield VA?
- If you have not done any termite treatment within the last 5 years, you should consider getting a termite treatment.
- Termites are one pest that do their damage without your knowledge, by the time we are aware of termite activity there may be damage to some areas of your home.
What are termite colonies?
- Termites colonies are groups of termites as they are social insects.
- Each termite in the colony has a role to play in the nursing, feeding, grooming of the other colony members.
- There may be more than one termite colony around your home.
- Each year winged termites establish new colonies in different areas and as such you may be seeing temite activity one year and not another.
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