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We’ve all heard the horror stories of termites eating through walls and houses falling apart because of termites. You definitely don’t want them on your property. 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? Thankfully, things don’t have to go that far. Contact the professionals at Fox Pest Control, and we’ll take care of your termite problem.
Signs of a Termite Infestation
You might already know for sure that you have a termite problem. But here are a couple of the most common signs of a termite infestation in Rhode Island.
Mud Tubes /Mud Tunnels
Termites use these cylinder-shaped pathways to travel along exposed areas while foraging for food. These might look like branches of dried mud attached to the side of poles, house foundations, metal fences, and other places.
Swarmers
Swarmers are winged termites that a well-established colony produces once or twice every year.
Discarded Wings
After their initial flight, the swarmers lose their wings. These can be found virtually anywhere, but they’re most commonly found nearest the nest.
Wood Damage
Since termites eat wood from the inside out, damage is difficult to detect. It might show as bubbling wallpaper or hollow or weakened wood.
Frass
Frass is termite droppings, which look like tiny wood grains or sawdust. They are sometimes found near a hole in the wood where the termites dump their droppings.
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. Termites can be anywhere from white to light brown in color.
- Different species of termites include:, so not all of them will be identical.
- Dampwood termites
- Drywood termites
- Formosan termites
- Subterranean termites
- In each termite species, there are three different castes. 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
How Do I Get Rid Of Termites?
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We come back regularly throughout the year to ensure the termites don’t come back. If you see any termite activity between your regularly scheduled service, simply give us a call. We’ll come back for free!
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Termite Control FAQ
Why do I need professional termite control?
Termite damage is not covered by home insurance, and treating termites on your own is a daunting and monumental task.
Professionals have the tools and equipment necessary to perform thorough inspections and apply environmentally responsible products that will keep the termites out for good.
Are termite treatments complicated?
Termite treatment professionals train thoroughly to receive the proper certifications and the approval to perform termite treatment procedures.
Can I get rid of termites by myself?
It’s not a good idea to try to get rid of termites on your own. Non-professional efforts to get rid of termites easily waste time and money.
Termite professionals require thorough training and experience before they can treat termites on their own. Some termite treatments require drilling, digging, tens or even hundreds of gallons of termiticides and years of specialized training and experience.
What are the signs of termites?
- The most common signs of termites include:
- Termite excrement, which is called frass. This looks like tiny pellets of wood or sawdust.
- Mud tunnels, or mud tubes. Termites mix dirt with their saliva and create these tunnels to travel from one place to another without exposure to predators or the elements.
- Swarmers. These are winged termites that fly out of the nest, usually around spring but sometimes year-round. A mature termite queen produces these to create new termite colonies elsewhere.
- Wood damage. Termites can eat anything made of cellulose, including wallpaper, furniture, and even books.
- Helpful Hint: Termites only stay inside the wood and don’t breach to the surface. That means you’ll have to check for hollowness by tapping around window and door frames and listening for a hollow sound.
- Call the Pros. Fox Pest Control can positively identify the presence of termites in your home.
How much damage can termites do?
Every year, termites cause an average of $5 billion in damage repair costs to homes throughout the country — and none of those damages are covered by insurance. Millions of homes are affected by termites every year.
How long can termites hide in a home?
Termites can remain undetected in a house for as many as 8-10 years.
Do termites sleep?
Termites don’t sleep at all, although they might slow down or stop if the temperature is cold enough. In the right conditions, they are able to eat at a home constantly, 24/7.
Are termites beneficial to the environment?
In the wild, termites eat damaged and rotting wood and help return the nutrients and chemicals that are locked inside dead wood back into the earth. Without wood-eating insects like termites, the world would literally suffocate under the amount of dead plant material in it.
Do termites prevent forest fires?
Termites help prevent fires in some ways. Termites help clean up dead plant material like dead trees and fallen logs before it begins to decompose.
When dead plant material piles up, humidity and bacteria slowly increase inside the heap. Eventually, these natural compost piles get hot and dry and spontaneously burst into flame.
How do you tell the difference between an ant and a termite?
Wings: Ants have four wings of different lengths, with the front wings being longer than the hind wings. Termites have four wings of the same length.
Antenna: Ant antennae have an elbow bend in the middle. Termites have straight antennae that look like a string of beads.
The “Waist”: Ant bodies have a thin “waist” where the abdomen connects to the rest of the body. Termites have a thick “waist” that makes it look like it doesn’t have a waist.
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We have never needed pest control in the past and we randomly called Fox. We couldn't be happier with Phil the technician that came to service our home. Phil was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and patient. He answered all of our questions and put us at ease. If all of Fox's technicians are like Phil then you'll be in good hands.
We've been using FOX for the last few years for seasonal pest maintenance. Every time we see some sort of pest activity outside our regular seasonal treatment, they come quick and take care of it. The workers are always kind and courteous and answer my questions and concerns. We've recommended this company to a number of family and friends who have also used FOX for treatment.
We have only experienced outstanding service from our techs, especially Sterling. He is very respectful and so sweet!! Good communication from their main office too! Happy customer, will recommend to friends in our area :)
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