Termites can silently eat your home throughout the year completely unnoticed because they are repelled by light. Because termites stay hidden, the signs of termites are subtle and you must know what to look for. A few signs of termites include:
It is also important to know the difference between winged termites known as swarmers and winged ants. Distinctions between ants and termites are:
Termites are always eating in every season, but they often slow down and become less active in winter. Termite activity mainly consists of eating your home so this slow down is definitely a good thing. This is an excellent time to have your home inspected so that there is less damage done before spring rolls around.
In spring, termites start wanting to expand their colonies significantly. They lay eggs in wet wood. When April showers bring May flowers, you want to make sure April weather isn’t soaking any wood in your home, providing the perfect place for a termite nursery. Spring is also the time for the swarmers to leave the nest to find a mate and a new place to set up shop. Because of all the activity, spring is also a wonderful time to have a termite inspection because the discarded wings of swarmers and the growing size of the colony are easy things to spot by a trained termite exterminator.
Another time to have a termite inspection that has nothing to do with the weather is when you are buying a home. You will want to know that an experienced pest control technician has thoroughly inspected the property that you are about to purchase. After you buy the home, you can set up a yearly inspection going forward to ensure your home stays termite free.
If you are in Visalia, CA and need to set up an initial inspection and a yearly treatment plan, call the friendly team at San Joaquin Pest Control in Visalia today!