termites pest control (Katy, TX)

termites pest control

All About Termites When you live where we do the question isn t if you are going to get termites. It s when The best way to prevent termites from infesting your home is to do regular termite inspections. These inspections should be performed annually by a qualified termite inspector. At Modern Pest Control we perform these termite inspections free of charge. Simply call our office to schedule an appointment. However in addition to regular inspections a preventive termite treatment is recommended. You should be aware of some common conducive conditions that if present can pose a serious threat to your home. Some common conducive conditions are High Soil This means the soil beside your home is higher than the foundation therefore providing excellent cover for foraging termites. Heavy Foliage This could be as simple as a small shrub growing against your home or an elaborate climbing plant that completely covers the wall. Fence touching the house A wood fence that touches your house creates a Super Highway and excellent cover for invading termites. Wood piled against the home Not only does your wood pile provide cover for termites it s also a fantastic food source. However rest assured they won t stop at your wood pile Some other conducive conditions are Excessive moisture Wood to ground contact (Deck) Debris under or around the structure Wood rot Form boards left in place Insufficient ventilation Frequently Asked Questions About Termite Inspections What Does The Inspection Entail A licensed technician will perform the inspection. He inspects all visible areas of the structure that are readily accessible to him. If he finds evidence of an infestation he reports the evidence on a specified form. An inspection may include sounding or probing areas where infestations are suspected. If we receive a report showing no signs of termites does this mean our house is termite-free No termite inspections are limited to only visible entry points at the time of the inspection which means that termites can enter the home without being seen through the slab or other inaccessible and obstructed areas. What If Evidence Of An Infestation Is Found The company will recommend the appropriate treatment to control the pest. For termites a treatment is usually warranted for a year meaning if an infestation is found while the warranty is in effect the company will re-treat at no charge to you. THREE TYPES OF REPORTS1. No Visible Signs of termite activity. During this inspection we found that the house appeared to have never had termite treatment and show no active termites. A proposal for a preventive termite treatment will be provided which will include a renewable one-year service contract. 2. No Active Signs of termite activity. This report finds no active termite activity at the time of our inspection however our interview with the owner of the house in addition to other visible evidence makes it clear that at one time in the past there was an active condition of termites and it has been corrected. We suggest that you contact the homeowner and verify if a service contract is currently in effect. If not we suggest purchasing a preventive termite treatment. A proposal will be provided which will include a renewable one-year service contract. 3. Active Signs of Termites. A current active termite condition has been found. A proposal for the treatment of the termites will be provided. Once we have corrected the termite problem a renewable one-year service contract will be issued. Termites sometimes incorrectly called white ants are a group of social insects. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material generally in the form of wood leaf litter soil or animal dung and about 10% of the estimated 4 000 species are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings crops or plantation forests. As social insects termites live in colonies that at maturity number from several hundred to several million individuals. A typical colony contains nymphs (semi-mature young) workers soldiers and reproductive individuals of both genders sometimes containing several egg-laying queens. Because of their wood-eating habits termites sometimes do great damage to buildings and other wooden structures. Their habit of remaining concealed often results in their presence being undetected until the timbers are severely damaged and exhibit surface changes. Once termites have entered a building they do not limit themselves just to wood also damaging paper cloth carpets and other cellulosic materials.