Termite exterminators hard at work

Did you know that more than 5 million homes have problems with termites and that about $5 billion in termite-related property damage occurs every year? It's no wonder that termite exterminators are so busy at work. Termites work as a huge unit, made up of hundreds to millions of family members that work together to gnaw through your house. What's their main attraction? It's the cellulose inside the wood. As their essential food source, the cellulose helps to grow the colony, and in time, the number of termites will multiply immensely. If you sense a termite problem, don't ignore it. Call in the termite and pest control experts at Guaranty Pest Elimination at 1-800-727-4445 for a termite baiting solution.

Termites communicate through a scent they leave behind once they spot a food source. This scent attracts other termites to the food source, and thus, the colony expansion begins. The colony develops further when the worker termites begin to build nests, ones that are so intricate; they're designed with rooms to accommodate reproductives, eggs and nymphs. Because termites thrive in moisture-rich soil, you'll likely find them in the soil under your yard, where they build an enormous network of pencil-thin pathways to forage for food. They can forage up to an unbelievable 350 feet from the nest and up to half an acre in total!

There are a few clues that will help you scope out these nasty nuisances. According to termite exterminators, wood damage is a noticeable clue in addition to mud tubes along the basement or exterior of your home. You're also likely to see remnants of termite wings from what's known as a termite swarm. Termites swarm during daylight, usually after it rains, so if you find shed wings around sinks, bathtubs, heating vents, window sills and doors, be sure to call Guaranty Pest Elimination at 1-800-727-4445 to find out how we can help you with not termite and pest control but termite colony elimination.