Pest control experts in Monmouth County, NJ are often asked many questions about termites by homeowners. People often wonder why termite infestations are discovered during the months of March, April and May.
Outdoors, termites live underground in massive colonies. Once they have infiltrated a structure, they most likely inhabit an area un-noticed. During the spring months, a large number of winged termites, known as “swarmers” or “winged reproductives” instinctively emerge from their nesting site. They exit the colony and swarm off to find a mate and begin a new termite colony. The swarming activity is triggered by rainfall and warmer temperatures. Outdoors, homeowners may see thousands of termites flying from a specific location in the ground. Indoors, a homeowner may find thousands of termites on window sills or near doorways with windows if they were living in the walls of the home as the termites attempt to make their way out into the world. Sometimes homeowners will get lucky and catch the indoor termites in the act of swarming inside and they will know where to tell the exterminator in Monmouth County, NJ where to provide treatment.
Because it is very short lived and because it does not appear to be a serious threat, some homeowners make the mistake of choosing to ignore the termite swarming activity once it occurs. It’s not a secret that termites love to feast on all types of wood, but many homeowners do not know that termites will also eat other substances that come into their pathway. Books, paper, insulation, and even the lining of a swimming pool or the filtration system is not off-limits to these creepy insects. Termites will consume dead wood, but will not hesitate to damage live shrubs or trees if they so choose.
Don’t make the costly mistake of allowing termites to thrive. Protect your largest investment by calling Allison Pest Control.