Termites are one of the more insidious threats to homes and commercial buildings. Unlike other pests who enter above ground, these tiny destroyers lurk in subterranean colonies and attack from below. It takes a skilled, experience eye to spot the signs of infestation and eliminate the problem before serious damage occurs.
The recent experience of a Lake Hiawatha, NJ homeowner underscores the importance of professional help in dealing with termites. The details of the story unfold like a horror movie. Despite the newly purchased house receiving a clean inspection report, the man and his family were soon faced with swarms of winged termites. Mud tubes, used as travel conduits for the insects, were discovered in the wallboard seam behind the furnace, indicating that the colony was well-established.
Total damages ran close to $8,000, which makes up only a fraction of the $5 billion in property damage caused by termites on a yearly basis. A mature colony can destroy one lineal foot of two-by-four wood in only 120 days. At that rate it doesn’t take long for the insects to cause enough damage for structural collapses to begin. While wood is their primary target, termites can also be harmful to other materials such as carpeting, laminate flooring and even books and wallpaper paste.
Avoid a termite nightmare by having your property inspected by the Monmouth County NJ home and commercial pest control professionals of Allison Pest Control. Our trained and licensed experts use the safest, most current techniques to completely eradicate termite infestations. We’re ready to answer all your questions at 800.564.4585.