It may be hard to imagine but one in five homes in New Jersey will have an invasion of the eastern subterranean termite this year. Unfortunately, many homeowners will not know that termites have taken up residence in their homes until the damage they are causing is extensive.
Customers often call pest control professionals in Monmouth County, NJ for a termite inspection during the springtime. They are often surprised to hear that their New Jersey home is indeed infested with termites, yet there is no visible indication of the creatures present. Termites eat wood from the inside out so it is easy to see why an infestation will go unnoticed. In fact, termites can nibble away for years behind walls, behind insulation, under floor coverings, and behind other obstructions. Damage from termites can occur in wood that is hidden or wood that is exposed. In many cases, termites leave the outer surface of the wood intact making their discovery and destructive behavior nearly impossible to detect.
After discovering termites in their home, many homeowners take on the task of trying to get rid of the wood eating insects themselves. Self-treatment may work for other types of pests, but industry experts do not recommended do-it-yourself treatment for termite infestations. Treating for termites requires extensive knowledge about how a building is constructed and where termites could potentially be entering the structure. Pest control experts in Monmouth County, NJ use specialized equipment and pesticide and bait that will specifically target termite infestations.
An experienced pest control professional in Monmouth County, NJ will be able to perform a valuable termite inspection and will be able to discover termite activity in your New Jersey home. Call Allison Pest Control for expert termite services today. Our trained technicians will be able to determine the extent of your pest problem and devise a plan of action to eradicate the insects before they cause further damage to your home.