If you are anything like me, you are loving this unseasonably warm weather that we are experiencing in Georgia. It’s been a nice preview of what is in store for us when Spring time comes. Inevitably we will experience a cold snap before Spring comes around to stay. I’m also not looking forward to an earlier termite season due to the warm temperatures.
Termites aren’t usually moving this time of year because the temperature is typically below 60 degrees. When temperatures are above 60, that is when termites start to swarm. And when they start to swarm, they start inside your home before moving outside. Unfortunately, once you find out that you have termites in your home, damage has most likely already occurred. And termites can do some serious damage, causing up to $5 billion of damage each year in the US.
Often, termites are mistaken for flying ants. If you think you see what appears to be flying ants, call Hole-In-One Pest Solutions to come inspect your home. Termites look for moisture in and around homes, so be sure that any standing water or leaking pipes are taken care of promptly. Look for mud tunnels, usually the size of a pencil, that are created on the inside or outside of the home’s foundation. Clean gutters and pull back soil and mulch from the home’s foundation where termites can gain entry into the wood of your home.
what needs to be done when you have exterior insulation sheets on the foundation and the termites are between the insulation and the top of the foundation?
Thank you
I am guessing your home was built somewhere around the mid 90’s. It was a code requirement for slab construction at one point. It was quickly changed once all the termite and moisture issues began to develop. The “rigid board insulation” or RBI as it used to be called, only surrounds the slab in the living areas. You usually don’t find it on the garage area. It needs to be removed. I have removed a lot of it over the years and never once have I taken it off and not found termites. Once it has been removed, you either need to have a liquid treatment performed or have a termite baiting system installed. We do all of those, so if we can help in a anyway please let us know.
I was cleaning up my kitchen when I noticed some winged ants. I had no idea that they could actually be termites! Calling a pest control service would definitely be the best course of action right now. I don’t want to have to worry about them weakening my home!
I’ve never lived in an area that termites are really a problem. Since we just moved into our new home, I want to be sure to know the early signs of termites, so I can call the local pest control service as soon as possible. I’ll make note that when the temperatures get to 60 degrees or above is when it’s too late, so I guess I’ll be calling a professional earlier than I thought for help.