Termite Information
For some people, the word "termite" brings back nightmare scenarios of expensive tenting and weeks spent wondering whether your home or business will be okay. Others may go their whole lives without ever seeing a termite. At Superior Pest Solutions, we hope to get more people into that second subgroup. The best way to do that is by taking early steps to prevent the creatures from approaching your home in the first place.
We deal with them coming from the ground and the skies, so it's important to protect the property from all sides. The best time to do this is before a structure is erected. The experts at Superior Pest Solutions can lay down a treatment directly to the soil under the structure to keep Subterranean Termites from burrowing up through the ground and stave off Drywood Termites coming in from the sides. This must be done cautiously – changes in weather, the season, and the type of soil the treatment is being placed on will impact the process and should be carefully considered.
They feed on cellulose found within the wood used to build your walls, floors, furniture, books, and more. The amount of damage they're able to inflict might make them seem like they never sleep, and that's because they don't. Instead, they go into a state called a torpor, where they lower their metabolism just a bit for a few hours. That allows them to maximize the time they spend eating and burrowing through your walls and furniture. If your home or business has already been built but didn't get a treatment before the building went up, that's okay – Superior Pest Solutions has an answer for that.
Depending on the property's layout, our technician can drill small holes to lay down treatment after a structure is built. That treatment will extend outward to cover the area surrounding the building, too. That's done in stages and can be combined with other methods, such as installing physical barriers to keep the termites out. We can also spread borates directly on the home to protect the wood and apply a coating to the exterior paint that keeps drywood termites at bay. Our pest control specialists might also choose to lay out baits for those that might come wandering near your property years after you've moved in. These use cellulose to attract the insects, but once the bugs come near, they're exposed to a slow-acting pesticide that keeps them from making it to your property.
The experts at Superior Pest Solutions will also walk you through steps you can take after you move into a property. For instance, because termites are attracted to damp areas, you should ensure that gutters are working properly, so water isn't accumulating near your home or business. You should also make sure your crawl spaces are well-ventilated, so they don't become humid. Seal up tiny cracks or holes in the home's foundation so that you don't make it easier for them to come in. You should also avoid keeping wood scraps or lumber near the house and have regular inspections done to make sure your defenses are holding up well.
Termites are one of the most destructive forces in the natural world. When you're laying out your defenses against them, there's no cutting corners or quick hacks. It's crucial that you go with the best of the best, and in Greenville, that means Superior Pest Solutions. We've been doing this for over 20 years – we know what works, we know what doesn't, and we know how to make sure you're thoroughly protected without having to break the bank.