Tampa has termites...a lot of them. Our humid subtropical climate is great for us, but also great for pests of many kinds. Cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, mosquitoes, spiders, and silverfish all thrive here, and so do termites. Termites are perhaps one of the least desired pests you can have in your home, however, because they have the ability to establish a colony in your home and then stay undetected for years while they cause increasing amounts of damage. Once you finally discover them they may have caused thousands of dollars of damage and spread to many areas of your home.
If you have discovered termites in your home, and need help getting rid of them, give EcoTech Pest Control Services a call. Our seasoned technicians know all about termite removal, and we can be your Tampa pest control company of choice.
Why You're Not Likely To See Termites Around Your Home
Termites come up from the ground and often enter your house between the walls and the foundation. This can often happen below surface soil, and as such, there is no obvious sign that they are active. Once in your home, termites tend to remain between the walls, where the structural wood they like to eat is located. They rarely emerge and can live completely undetected in these areas for years. Termites do swarm intermittently, but if the swarm is on the outside of your home and you do not see it, even that may not alert you.
Termites can cause a lot of damage and are hard to detect. If you are worried about termites let EcoTech Pest Control Services bring you peace of mind. We have an extended history of tremendous success with our safe, effective termite treatments, and we can assist you today. Call us for the peace of mind that you want and need. We know how to get rid of termites.
Why Termites Infest And Destroy Wooden Structures
Where carpenter ants will chew tunnels through structural wood to make their home, termites have a very different purpose for coming into your home. Termites actually eat wood. They have symbiotic bacteria and protozoa inside their stomachs which help them break down the cellulose in wood and derive sugar from it. Termites prefer soft, damp wood, but will also target dry wood when they find it. This puts the soft structural wood of your home square on their menu.
Don’t let a termite problem deny your enjoyment of your home. EcoTech Pest Control Services is the best termite company near you, and we know how to get rid of termites.
Factors That Attract Termites To Your Home And How To Remove Them
Here are some things that make your house attractive to termites, and how to correct them:
- Outside wood: brush piles, firewood on the ground, or even scrap lumber can all be huge attractions to termites if in contact with the ground. Clean up brush piles, elevate firewood off the ground, and store surplus lumber off the ground in dry areas.
- Rotting wood: If your house has rotting wood of any kind outside, termites will be attracted. Water and termites can both cause a lot of damage to homes. Inspect frequently, and repair all areas where wood is soft and wet.
- Entry ways: Termites and other pests will explore openings between the foundation and your house to find a way in. Sealing the exterior of your home well can help deter pests of all kinds, including termites.
These techniques can help deter termites, but if they still get in, EcoTech Pest Control Services can help. Call us today.
Call The Professionals At The First Sign Of Termites In Your Home
EcoTech Pest Control Services has a long history of successfully treating all of Tampa’s pest problems. If you have termites, or anything else, call us today. We can help.