Protect Your Property with Expert Formosan
Formosan termites are a subterranean termite species that live in large underground colonies. This termite species invades structures by building mud tubes from the soil to a home or property’s wooden foundation. Since Formosan termite colonies are typically the largest of any subterranean species, they can consume more wood in a shorter period of time, which can result in severe structural damage.
Here are a few things to know about this destructive termite species and common signs that you should call the experts at Clear Pest Pros.
What You Need to Know About Formosan Termites
Undisturbed Formosan termite colonies have the potential to severely damage your property. To prevent this, it’s essential to learn about termites and their habits. By doing so, you can identify potential risks and take timely action by contacting a termite control specialist.
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Signs of a Formosan Termite Presence
Formosan termite infestations are often only discovered after significant damage has occurred. This happens because many signs of an infestation are not easily noticeable. Keep an eye out for these common indicators:
Mud Tubes: Shelter tubes are commonly located where the ground meets your property or a potential food source. While they may be easy to spot in visible areas, such as on concrete walls, they are often concealed in hard-to-reach places like crawlspaces or inside walls.
Damaged Wood: Another clear sign of a Formosan termite problem is damaged wood that sounds hollow when tapped. If wood looks swollen or is littered with small holes or maze-looking patterns, you are likely dealing with a termite infestation.
Swarmers: In late spring and early summer, reproductive termites leave their colonies in search of mates to start new colonies. Winged reproductives, or swarmers, are often drawn to light sources, so you may see them swarming near your porch lights or windows.
Prevention Tips to Help Keep Termites From Returning
Since each termite situation is unique, our pest control experts are happy to recommend a range of preventative measures to help protect your property after treatment. These measures include:
Eliminating Potential Entry Points: Wood-to-soil contact is one of the most common ways termites invade properties. Where possible, try to minimize wood-to-soil contact.
Removing Food Sources: Keep materials like wood, lumber, and paper at a safe distance from your property, and remove stumps and dead trees to minimize termite risk.
Scheduling Regular Inspections: Because termite damage is often hidden until it’s too late, it’s important to schedule yearly inspections to catch any issues early.
*Clear Pest Pros provides Formosan termite control with a limited warranty in certain cases. As a result, long-term control cannot be guaranteed due to various factors. Please contact us for more details on your specific situation.
