Termites

What are termites?

Termites are soft-bodied insects that are known for their strong jaws and their ability to constantly chew wood, something that results in serious issues when an infestation takes place on your property.

There are a few different species of termites, and these pests will live underground around properties before they manage to make their way into the wooden structures of your Cedar Park, TX, home or business. Up close, termites are a tan or light brown color, and they grow to around half an inch in length. Swarming termites, also known as reproductive termites, will be seen above ground, and these termites have wings to carry them from their original nests to new locations.

Are termites dangerous?

Termite infestations in Cedar Park are dangerous to deal with, as these pests constantly chew through wood and bring serious risks to your property. Once termites have gotten inside of wooden areas, they hollow out the wood, causing structural damage. You may deal with costly repairs for damaged wood, areas of your property that break or collapse completely, or a risk of total structural collapse if an infestation is severe enough.

Proactive termite control helps to stop these pests in their tracks before major issues and damages are caused to your property.

Why do I have a termite problem?

Termites are typically drawn to properties that have an excess of moisture, easy soil for creating their nests, debris or woodpiles outdoors, and lots of soil-to-wood contact. Damaged or water-logged wood also attracts termites, and these pests will typically infiltrate without you knowing due to their small size.

Signs of termites to look out for include visual sightings of this pest outside, mud tubes around your property, galleries carved into wood items inside and outside, and damaged wood or termite frass, which appears like wood shavings, around your property.

Where will I find termites?

Termites will either hide underground or within wood, as they need moisture and protection from daylight to survive. Outdoors, termites will have underground colonies and travel to wooden areas of your property via mud tubes that protect them from the surface. Once they get into interior areas, they will be found in wooden structures, around wooden furniture, or crawling across wooden spaces such as doorjambs and windowsills.

How do I get rid of termites?

Get rid of termites in the most effective way possible by skipping DIY termite treatments and contacting Lakeline Pest Control. Our technicians work with you to understand your pest control concerns and inspect potential termite problem areas on your property. We then develop customized treatments that fit your exact needs, something that allows our termite control to be highly reliable.

Contact us today to learn more about our termite control solutions and to get started protecting your Cedar Park, TX, property from this destructive insect.

How can I prevent termites in the future?

Prevent future termite issues by following these tips that deter termites from wandering onto your property in the first place:

• Clear outdoor areas of fallen branches, debris piles, wood piles, and long grass or other clutter, as these are prime termite hiding spots.
• Reduce soil-to-wood contact around your property that makes it easier for termites to crawl onto your foundation and into interior areas.
• Address moisture issues that might be contributing to water-damaged wood and damp conditions both inside and outside of your property.
• Seal cracks around your property’s foundation, windows, and doors to stop termites from slipping inside these gaps.

Reach out to Lakeline Pest Control today for more advice or to request professional termite removal assistance.