Fox Pest Control’s Rhode Island Termite Exterminator Service

Each year, termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage. These tiny pests form in large colonies and can cause serious damage to your Rhode Island home. If you’re seeing them, you definitely need termite treatment right away. After all, you’ve invested a lot in your home. What will happen if it’s ruined by an infestation of tiny wood-eating bugs? There are many species of termites that could be invading your home, and it can be very difficult to remove them from your home. It’s best to get professional help. Contact the professionals at Fox and we’ll get to work on your Rhode Island termite control issue. 

Signs of a Termite Infestation

You might already know you need a termite treatment, but here are the most common signs termite exterminators look for in Rhode Island.

Things You Need to Know About Termites

• Termites are usually between ¼-inch to ½-inch long. Their antennas come straight out of their heads, and their bodies are soft. Termite coloration ranges from  white to light brown in color.
• There are around 2,000 known termite species in the world. However there are a few that are common in the U.S. and pose the largest threat to Rhode Island homeowners: 
  • Dampwood termites: These termites infest wood with a high moisture content, hence the name. As long as your home is dry and sound, they will usually stay away.
  • Drywood termites: Typically drywood termites live in warm climates, everywhere south of North Carolina, this invasive species does not require contact with soil. They will build nests in attics, roof materials, and in walls. Although they do not need as much moisture as other termites, drywood termites will usually build near water sources, such as leaky pipes in your walls.
  • Formosan termites: Often referred to as “super termites”, Formosan termites are the most aggressive termite species and form massive underground colonies. They will chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper.
  • Subterranean termites: These termites are found in every state in the continental United States and live in moist secluded areas in colonies of up to 2 million members. They are by far the most destructive termite species in the U.S.
• In each termite species, there are three different castes or classes. Castes are separated by duties and appearance. It takes a lot of work to run a termite colony! 
  • Workers: Worker termites collect food for the colony. They build and maintain structures like mud tubes and nests, meaning these are the termites that cause structural damage to your home. These generally look more like larvae.
  • Soldiers: Soldier termites have the heavy responsibility of defending the nest. Ants pose the biggest threat to the colony, so termites go after ants more than other pests. While a soldier’s body looks similar to a worker’s, their heads and mandibles are bigger, making it easier for them to attack.
  • Alates (Flying termites): Alates have the potential to be kings or queens of new termite colonies. They don’t actually cause damage, but seeing these winged termites is a sure sign you have a termite infestation. These flying termites have dark exoskeletons and two sets of long wings. 

Helpful Termite Prevention Tips: 

• Pile wood at least 20 feet away from the house
• Reduce moisture in and around the home
• Trim trees and bushes at least 1 foot away from the house and 2 feet away from each other
• Clean up wood and plant debris around the house

We Proudly Use Sentricon® to Eliminate Termites

The Sentricon® system is like no other termite treatment plan. It uses termites’ very nature — their constant foraging in search of food — against them. Worker termites find the bait in the Sentricon® stations while foraging, and share it with the queen and other colony members. Sentricon® stops the process of molting which ultimately affects the queen and reproduction and kills the workers. The colony then crumbles and is eliminated.

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