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It is estimated
that more than 2 million dwellings are damaged by termite infestations
each year. Nationally, termites cause more than $2 billion in home
damage and repair costs annually. When discovered, their work can
significantly lower the value of a structure. Termite damage is
rarely covered by homeowner insurance. There are a number of different
signs that can alert you to a termite infestation. Here are a few
things to look for when inspecting your home: Termites
swarm at various times each year according to geographic regions,
species of termite and weather conditions. As a general rule, most
subterranean termites normally swarm in the daytime – usually
midday– when it is sunny and often, right after it rains. Formosan
termites, the most voracious species, are a notable exception to
this rule. They typically swarm in the early evening. |
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Subterranean
termites work 24 hours a day often without homeowners' knowledge,
because up to 80 percent of the wood in a typical home is hidden.
Termite colonies are composed of thousands to millions of termites,
depending on the colony's age and health. In the United States,
the occurrence of termite infestation varies regionally, and Alaska
is the only state that is not affected by these wood-destroying
insects. |
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How do I Know if my Home has
a Termite Infestation?
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• Live
termites in or around windows and door frames. |
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• Mud tunnels, which
often disappear into cracks of masonry, in and around doors and
window frames or along siding. |
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• Hollow-sounding
walls, baseboards and floors. |
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• Bulging walls --
above ground carton nests of Formosan termites can make inside walls
bulge. |
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• Dead termites or
termite wings. |
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Tips to Reduce the Likelihood
of Termite Infestation
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• Maintain landscaped
areas a few feet away from the foundation of the structure. |
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• Keep firewood stacked
away from the structure. |
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• Keep crawl spaces
and basements clear of wood debris and excess moisture |
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• Fix faulty drainage
and any plumbing or roof leaks that cause moisture to accumulate.
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• Routinely check
in and around the structure for mud tubes, discarded termite wings
and general signs of termite activity. |
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If adding a room or deck
to the structure, make sure the wood used has been "treated"
to discourage termites. If you witness any telltale signs, you should
contact a Cochnower
Pest Control to inspect your home for termites. You
may need the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System provided
by Cochnower Pest Control. |
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If
you have seen any of the termite damage warning signs or your home
is at risk or if you would like to know for sure that your home
is termite free, call Cochnower Pest Control to schedule a termite
inspection.
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