Question: Will termites attack a new house?

Termites will eat all wood, including a brand new home. Termite damage can begin immediately following construction. Wood treated with an insecticide lprotects the home from termites. Builders can also prevent termites by treating the soil beneath the concrete slab or foundation.

More than 600,000 U.S. homes suffer termite damage totaling over $1.5 billion annually. That is more damage than is caused by all fires, storms and earthquakes combined. More than 2 million homes require termite treatment each year.

Brock Lawn and Pest Control knows termites and deals with protecting property from these destructive pests every day. We know what we're doing, because we've been doing it a long time. Brock Lawn and Pest Control is you're surest bet against termites and their costly damage.

Question: How do I know my home is infested with termites?

Because you may never see these behind-the-scenes workers until it is too late, it is important to get an annual termite inspection. Termites are sometimes seen during swarm season, when clouds of flying termites ("alates" or "swarmers") can be witnessed. You may also find tiny piles of papery wings that alates have left behind on windowsills or floors. Other warning signs include sagging floors, crumbling drywood, tiny holes in walls or other wood surfaces, and piles of sawdust-like wood residue. Bubbled paint or visible mud tubes over concrete and soil may also be signs that termites are present. Homeowners must be proactive, rather than waiting for these signs to occur.

Question: This has been a cold winter. Shouldn't this be a light termite season?

Unfortunately, the cold weather only makes termites burrow deeper into the warmth of your home. Termites do not do well in dry, cold weather and that's why they seek out your home. Like you, termites prefer warmth than unbearabley cold conditions.

Question: When should I worry about termites?

Termites are a problem in 49 of the 50 states and work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Termites are most active during "swarm season," which can occur between March and October, especially in Southern States. Termites should also be a priority if you are remodeling, buying or building a home. Smart homeowners can protect their largest single investment through being proative.

 

 

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