Termites

What are termites?

Termites are small social insects that feed on cellulose from dead plant material, usually in the form of wood, animal dung, soil, or leaf litter. Around 10% of the estimated 4,000 species are significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, plantations or crops and also cause significant economic woes. Scientists believe termites have been around for over 250 million years, living in colonies above or below ground. Termite mounds are the product of the colony getting too large for the initially unseen, underground nest and the mounds grow in size with the colony concealed within. Other termites burrow into wood to find shelter and create a nest environment and one of the tell tale signs of this is the small mud tubes they build to gain access to wood material.

Are they dangerous?

No. Termites do not pose an immediate physical threat to humans as they do not bite and do not carry any diseases that can be transmitted to humans. That said however, termites can still pose an indirect threat to humans. They have a great capacity to cause untold damage to wooden structural members in properties, causing failure of those columns & beams and possibly even total collapse if the problem is not investigated and rectified.

How do you get rid of termites?

Termite control is easier said than done as they can live as far as 300 feet away, using underground shelter tunnels to move to and from the nest site as they are surprisingly weak and fragile insects that can be easily overpowered by other predators such as ants. This makes them difficult to locate and destroy as the pathways they use can be numerous and intricate. If the whole colony and nest is not destroyed termites can return. Rose Pest Solutions Termite program has been specifically designed to get rid of termites and stop them from rebuilding and returning.

Can I do it myself?

Due to the complex nature of investigation and treatment, do-it-yourself termite control and eradication is generally not something many people have success at. When in the wrong hands or mixed and used improperly pesticides can be very dangerous to humans, animals and plants, therefore the best answer for your termite pest problem is Rose Pest Solutions Termite program.

How soon can you get here?

Rose Pest Solutions is thoroughly committed to helping you as soon as possible and in most cases, we can respond to your pest control problem the same or very next day.

Is the treatment safe?

Rose Pest Solutions uses the latest methods to rid you of your pests and all products we use have been tested and registered by the EPA. We follow a series of very stringent guidelines for the use of the product, as laid down by the EPA so that whatever method of control we use poses no threat to people, pets or plants. Should any specific safety measures need to be taken our highly trained service technicians will make sure you have a thorough understanding of them.

How can I prevent this in the future?

Termite problems can be very difficult to prevent. The best method to prevent damage to your property and ensure its’ continued safety is to call in the professionals, Rose Pest Solutions.