Termite Talk
Megan Pinneo
General Termite Information
Let’s talk about termites. No matter where you live, Temecula, Murrieta, or Oceanside, termites can be a threat to your home or business. But what is it about the prehistoric termite?
Termites are a wood-destroying insects causing thousands of dollars in damage every year. There are three major types of termites in the U.S. are the drywood, damp wood, and subterranean termite.
Three Types of Termites
Damp-wood - Live in forested areas of the country preferring wood that is wet.
Drywood - Prefer dry wood.
Subterranean - Need a moist environment, tend to live in the soil. MOST DESTRUCTIVE
Termite evidence is likely seen in the early spring when the termites begin to swarm. This is the time when you want to call Black Knight Termite for an inspections. It is likely that if you have witnessed a termite swarm you have a termite infestation.
Termite prevention can be done by the homeowner. Stopping a termite infestation can be done by eliminating moisture around your home, trimming tree branches, and shrubs. Store fire wood away from your home off of the ground. Most importantly scheduled regular termite inspections with Black Knight Termite to insure that you do not have a termite problem on your property.
Hiring a Termite Professional is the best route to take when controlling a termite problem. There are many factors that come into play when finding the most effective way to eliminate a termite infestation, and a professional can help determine what is best to kill off the termites.
