Termite Protection & Treatment for Sarasota & South Florida
In the United States alone, termites cause homeowners a staggering $5 billion in damage costs every year. This is because termites hide out in the wood and foundation of your home often only becoming noticeable once a great deal of damage has already been done. Being that your home is most likely your largest investment, wouldn’t it make sense to do everything you can to protect it properly? Call now for a free evaluation of your home!
A Best Way for Termite Removal
Drywood Termite Removal
One of the most common types of termites is the Drywood Termite. Drywood termites make their colonies within the wood on which they feed. As they consume wood, they burrow mazes of tunnels and chambers within walls and furniture. These termites leave small piles of feces that resemble sawdust where they have eaten or nested. These insects can cause severe damage such as sagging in floors, walls and ceilings and may leave behind areas which appear to be water-damaged. After the termites swarm and begin new colonies these termites lose their wings and can be found in small piles throughout an infested home. These wings resemble fish scales.
Subterranean Termite Removal
Subterranean termites build their colonies underground and can travel above ground to access sources of food. They enter homes through cracked or unsealed foundations, as well as through tunnels constructed from mud, feces and saliva. These tunnels are brown, dry and cylindrical in appearance. The presence of these tunnels near the foundation of your home is a sure sign of subterranean termite infestation.
Termite Screening
At Signature, the first step in our process is to fully evaluate your entire home, inside and out. We will never forget that you welcomed us to your home and we will always treat your home with care and respect.
Our inspection begins by sharing the things you have noticed. Our highly trained and licensed specialists look for entry points, signs of pest activity, and other concerns like high humidity. Upon completion, your signature specialist will review all results with you and recommend a tailor-made solution for your specific requirements. If you notice any of these warning signs, a termite repellent can help. Termite control and prevention is key to protecting your property.
By working with Signature Home Lawn And Pest Control, you will get unprecedented termite protection using the most environmentally friendly methods available today.
A New No. 1 Termite Protection by Signature Home Lawn and Pest Control
Termites can infest even newly constructed homes, which makes them particularly vulnerable. A wide range of termite treatment services are available from Signature Home Lawn and Pest Control to assist in protecting and preventing termite infestation in your home buyer’s future home. Taking action now can help protect your home buyer’s investment in the future, while also increasing the appeal of the home as a potential purchase. For Termite Protection, please contact us.
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We are providing the best Termite Treatments
At “Signature” we strive to keep your home free from invasive pests and termites. We offer several value-added termite programs such as:
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Preventative Treatments
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Termite Warranties
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And much more!!
What to Expect During a Termite Inspection from the Termite Removal Companies
When you come to Signature for your next termite inspection and treatment, we will recommend an annual termite inspection. This inspection begins with an inspection of your property. This gives us the information needed to provide you with the most effective termite treatment plan for the long term. From there, we use a dual method to treat termites: We set up a liquid defense system along with strategic baiting. Our specific treatment depends on your termite problem and termite threats.
When should you get a Termite Inspection
We recommend that you start with your annual termite inspection in the spring months. Why? Similar to many other insects, termites are busy growing colonies during this season, so spring is a good starting point for an inspection.
This begins to occur as the weather changes to warmer temps and rainfall increases. When swarmers leave a colony and fly into the air, they leave their wings behind; this is a tell tale sign of termites. Fortunately, swarmers are not damaging to wood. However, when you see swarmers, there is a bigger problem to deal with–this is where the termite inspection experts come into the picture.
Contact us to find out which one of our programs are best for you!!!
Termites or Flying Ants?
Colonies of ants and termites both produce winged reproductives that fly out to start new colonies. The key way to distinguish winged ants and winged termites is by looking at the wings. Termite swarmers have wings that are all the same size. Ants have hind wings that are much smaller than the front wings. Collect a few and have one of our certified applicators identify them when we come out to treat your home if you want to be sure.
Proper Treatment For Long-Lasting Results
Termite infestations can be an extremely worrisome and troubling discovery which is why early detection is key. At Signature, all of our termite treatments in South Florida begin with a free initial inspection, to determine if termites are present and the severity of any existing activity. By doing so, we are able to provide customers with a clearer understanding of the status of their home and how we will proceed with treatment.
Before you buy Termite Treatments…
You may need to use a termite treatment to entirely eradicate your home of these pesky bugs. These procedures can be taken, however, only if your house has not yet been invaded by termites.
- Termites can be identified in the foundation if it is inspected seasonally. To shield themselves from the sun, these insects build mud tubes. Tubes of mud can be seen extending from the basement up to the siding.
- Termites thrive in damp environments, and proper ventilation and sealing can help alleviate this problem. Assuring the correct sealing of all windows, doors, and vents is essential, and if necessary, it should be done every year.
- Keep wood stacks away from the house and cut back vegetation that is encroaching on it. Termites are attracted to timber structures, including stud walls and window frames.
- All outdoor construction projects should make use of pressure-treated wood. Wood that has been treated with chemicals is rarely of interest to termites.
A DIY termite treatment or even hiring a professional exterminator may be necessary if these preventive methods fail to keep the pests away. However, professional exterminators have access to far more potent termiticides, which may necessitate a temporary move out of the house.
