Termite Control
Realizing that you have termites is only the beginning of the solution. By the time you notice these little munching machines, you might already have a serious problem. This generally means that termites may have infested a large portion of your home.

Termites cause more damage than just about every natural calamity combined. What separates termite damage from fire, flood or wind damage is its subtlety. Termites can infest wall studs and foundation timbers for years without visible signs of damage. One colony can multiply into several colonies with several entry points and feeding sites.

Call Janus Pest Management today and we will come out to your home an measure the extent of the problem as well as find where the termites are coming from, and eliminate them.

  
Termite Damage
While termites are not as visible or dramatic as some natural calamity, their slow, methodical eating of house frames and support timbers can be very costly. In fact, according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year across the U.S., and damage from wood-boring insects is typically not covered by homeowners' insurance policies. - That's one destructive little pest, and your home may be adding to this statistic.
However, if you keep your eyes open to the possibilities of termite problems, you can often ensure that your home stays safe and secure. Janus Pest Management is your partner in maintaining that security.
Signs You May Have Termites

Signs of termites are often hidden or overlooked by the average homeowner. Swarms of winged termites in the spring may be misidentified as flying ants. Mud tubes along a foundation wall may be difficult to see in the dim light of a crawlspace. Homeowners in termite-prone areas would be well-served to contact Janus Pest Management to inspect their home to prevent and treat termite damage.

frass on a window sill mud tubes winged swarmers wood damage

Spring typically is time when large numbers of winged termites, known as "swarmers" are found inside homes. Triggered by warmer weather and rainfall, the winged termites emerge from the colony and fly into the air to start new colonies. It usually take about 3-4 years for a termite colony to grow to a point where you may see evidence of an infestaion.  Early indications that you may need professional termite control services are when frass pellets are found or when winged swarmers suddenly appear inside the structure. 

Termite - Ant Identification Key
 
Termite form   Ant form

Homeowners often confuse winged termites with ants, which often swarm at the same time of year.  Termites can be distinguished by their straight antennae, uniform waist and wings of equal size.  Ants have elbowed antennae, constricted waists and hindwings that are shorter than the forewings.

The swarmers are attracted to light and are often seen around doors and windows.  If winged termites are seen emerging from the base of a foundation wall or adjoining porches and patios, there's a fair chance that the main structure is infested also and treatment is warranted.  It suffices to say, this is a good time to have Janus perform a local or whole structure termite inspection to determine the scope of activity and manner of treatment.

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.  Specific termites build these tubes for shelter as they travel between their underground colonies and the structure.  Mud tubes are normally maintained and are continuous; broken tubes may only mean termites may have moved on to another site within the structure. 

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