What are Termites
Termites feed on wood and serve an important function in nature by converting dead trees into organic matter. Unfortunately, termites don't know the difference between dead trees and the wood in your home.

Subterranean termites are the most destructive insect pests of wood in the United States. They cause more than $2 billion in damage each year, more property damage than that caused by fire and windstorm combined.

Signs of Damaged Wood
Subterranean termite damage almost always is confined to the soft, springwood growth of the wood. Tunnels tend to follow the wood grain. They either are lined with the same material used to build shelter tubes, or have a pale, spotted appearance resulting from soft fecal material plastered on tunnel surfaces. Look for moisture sources that may cause wood decay, which can encourage subterranean termite infestation. Extensive deterioration from wood decay can be confused with termite damage.

Methods of Treatment
We have several types of products that are available to treat an infestation of termites. This treatment may entail spot treatments as well as trenching treatments. There is also available monitoring stations that can be placed around your home’s exterior and wherever wood meets the ground. These stations help us to monitor any activity and then turn around and bait these stations for effective control.

Termite Identification
Many times ants are mistaken for termites. Ants are never white or clear in color. Termites have a softer body. Ants have obvious eyes. Termites antennae are like a string of pearls in shape.