Termite Control NYC
Termites can pose a major threat to residential and commercial property in NYC. Our termite control experts can help!
Termites play an important role in the ecosystem, and maintain nature’s balance by breaking down various plant material including dead wood. There are more than 2,600 known species of termites worldwide, and of those, nearly 50 are found in North America. However, when termites invade residential and commercial property, they become a major threat.
Each year, termites cost $5 billion in damages in the United States, and billions are spent in termite prevention and treatment. According to some estimates, an average home suffers approximately $7,900 in damages before an infestation is detected, and what makes matters worse is that this damage might not be covered by homeowner’s insurance.
The only way a person can save themselves all this trouble is by catching the infestation as early as possible. If you suspect some termite activity in or around your property, you should immediately get your home inspected.
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The biggest problem with termites is that you can’t normally see them or the damage they have caused until it is too late. They are extremely well organized pests, and can find a way inside any building.
Regardless of whether you own a condominium or multi-family home, our termite experts can protect you and your family against termite invasion!
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Lookout for some signs of termites. You might find small swarms of winged termites in your home or around it. Check for paint which is cracking or bubbling, hollow wood, or the termite mud tubes.
Call B & D Pest Solutions in Staten Island today—we will get rid of your termite infestation with safe and minimal use of chemicals. Because of the proximity of humans to the infested areas, we take extra precautions to avoid any toxicity or allergies developing in our customers.
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- Chemical Soil Treatment – The treatment is put around the building and in the bottom floor where the colony is likely near.
- Termite Baits – Stations used to bait termites. These should be checked frequently for follow-up.
- Renovation – Depending on the circumstances, it may be needed to remove wood in contact with soil or improve ventilation in these high-risk locations.
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Creamy and translucent colort. Often mistook for flying ants. They have four identical wings with smaller straight antennae. If you see them, you likely have a termite infestation.
These are larger termites than the subterranean ones. They are normally found near very damp rotten wood. For example, flooding, leaks, and standing water.
What you need to know about termites
In the United States, there are three common types of termites that you need to know about. Knowing these types can help you know where to watch out for these invaders:
Subterranean termite
These termites build colonies underground, and they need contact with soil to maintain moisture levels. They need a regular source of moisture in order to survive. This is the most common type of termites found in the US. Of the many species of subterranean termites, Formosan termites are the ones that are considered most aggressive and destructive by terminate control specialists, because of their ability to survive without contact with soil.
Drywood termites
These termites colonize in wood above ground, and they do not need contact with soil for survival.
Dampwood termites
These termites live in decaying and damp wood, and require contact with water and a high humidity level for survival.
Signs that you need call an NYC termite control company
Keep an eye out for any signs of possible termite infestation as it can help ensure that the infestation is controlled before it digs a huge hole in your pocket.
Termites can enter your home through a crack as tiny as 1/32 of an inch. The common access points include:
- Cracks around plumbing and in the foundation
- Inside hollow block walls
- Expansion joints
- The upside of foundation walls and piers
How to identify termite infestation?
Droppings
Termite droppings resemble coffee grounds or sawdust and are hexagonal in shape. The color is wood-like.
Evidence of swarms
Swarmers are present around firewood, mulch, and stumps. They are found near light sources. While it is not a sign of active infestation, it is a warning signal of impending infestation.
Mud tubes
These mud tubes extend over support piers, floor joists, or walls, and are used for termites to travel from underground colonies to their feeding grounds.
Damaged wood
When termites cause damage to wood, it appears as a honeycomb interior.
Live termites
Any presence of live termites in and around the house is a sure sign, but the problem is that it is difficult to spot termites because they generally remain inside their colonies and within wood. A professional termite control expert can help identify the presence of live termites.
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If you cannot spot termites, it does not mean they are not there within the building. If you suspect an infestation, you should immediately contact the termite control experts at B & D Pest Solutions. We can inspect your property and implement a plan to eradicate these nasty pests, thereby preventing further damage to your home or commercial building.
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