Termites

Termites are sometimes confused with ants, which often swarm at the same time of year. Termites can be differentiated by their straight antennae, uniform waist and wings of equal size. (Ants have elbowed antennae, constricted waists and forewings that are longer than the hind wings.)

The swarmers are attracted to light and are often seen around windows and doors. Termite swarmers emerging from tree stumps, woodpiles, and other locations out in the yard are not necessarily cause for concern, and do not necessarily mean that the house is infested. On the other hand, if winged termites are seen emerging from the base of a foundation wall or adjoining porches and patios, there’s a good chance the house is infested also and treatment may be warranted.

Other signs of infestation are earthen (mud) tubes extending over foundation walls, support piers, sill plates, floor joists, etc. The mud tubes are typically about the diameter of a pencil, but sometimes can be thicker.

Termites construct these tubes for shelter as they travel between their underground colonies and the structure. To help determine if an infestation is active, the tubes may be broken open and checked for the presence of small, creamy-white worker termites.

Inspection

Firstly, it is essential for the termite controller to complete a thorough inspection of the buildings and surrounds. The property owner should be supplied with a written inspection report and detailed specifications for an integrated termite control program. It is essential that the inspection and report be received before any protective measures are commenced.

A professional termite inspection and report, including a termite control protection advice costs vary depending on the size of the house and the style of construction and ease of inspection access.

A professional termite inspection and report could save you thousands of dollars.
Specific areas inspected should include accessible timbers within the crawl space in the sub-floor, roof void, interior, exterior, garden landscaping, fences, other timber structures and trees in the locality.

Treatment

We offer the most advanced & effective, termite elimination procedures. Our termite team has a reputation to get the job done right. We offer a wide variety of termite control techniques and our reputation with termite work is indisputable. For more information on termites, termite inspection, termite defense, termite removal, and how to tell if you have termites call our office today!

AJB Pest & Termite provides its employees with the most up-to-date training available, ensuring our technicians and inspectors are among the very best in the business. But we don’t stop there. We understand that each structure we treat is as individual as the person that owns it. Therefore, we want to make sure you get a treatment plan that fits your needs.

We’ve been working for customers like you and have become one of the leaders in pest and termite protection by using effective measures, with the best products (Termidor, Premise, Prothor, Boracare) and technology available, such as:

• Down drilling
• Trench and treating
• Expansion joint treatment
• Rodding
• Foaming
• Bait stations