Termite Extermination
Philadelphia

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Professional Termite Control

Termites can cause significant structural damage to homes and businesses. The most common species in the Greater Philadelphia region is the Eastern Subterranean Termite , responsible for most termite infestations in the region.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Development , Pennsylvania falls within Termite Infestation Probability (TIP) Zone #2, meaning properties in Philadelphia and surrounding areas face a moderate to high risk of termite damage.

What Do Termites Look Like?

Subterranean termites live in large colonies, divided into three primary castes:

Workers: Wingless, off-white, and about 1/8-1/4 inch long.
Soldiers: Wingless, yellowish heads, and about 1/4 inch in size.
Reproductives: Dark-brown or black, winged, and grow to 3/8-1/2 inch in length.

How Do Termites Get Inside?

Termites can enter Philadelphia homes through direct wood-to-soil contact, foundation cracks, and even small gaps as tiny as 1/32 of an inch —half the thickness of a penny!

Once inside, they remain active year-round, causing damage 24/7 .

Signs of Termite Damage

Termites cause over $5 billion in damages annually in the U.S., affecting more than 600,000 homes each year. A single colony can contain 60,000 to over a million termites, capable of consuming a 2x4 board in under a year .

Common damage includes:

Weakened wooden structures
Damaged doors, beams, and cabinets
Hollowed-out furniture
Paper and insulation destruction

Unfortunately, most homeowner insurance policies do not cover termite damage .

How to Prevent Termites

Homeowners can take proactive measures to reduce the risk of an infestation:

Seal cracks around plumbing and service lines
Remove landscaping mulch and dead trees
Ensure wooden siding is at least 6 inches above the ground
Repair leaks in basements and crawl spaces
Inspect firewood and lumber for termites before bringing them inside

How We Treat for Termites

Newtown Termite & Pest Control is a certified Termidor® exterminator. Our experts use the nation’s #1 termite treatment to eliminate existing infestations and protect your property against future termite activity.

Termidor® is applied around the exterior foundation, forming an undetectable barrier that eliminates termites through contact and ingestion.

Our Termite Warranty

Since 1993, Newtown Termite & Pest Control has been a trusted name in Philadelphia termite extermination . Our licensed technicians have over 50 years of combined experience and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau .

We offer a renewable, transferable, triple guarantee:

1-Year Guarantee: If termites return within one year, we’ll retreat for FREE.
5-Year Protection: If termites return within five years of your service contract, we’ll retreat for FREE.
Lifetime Coverage: If termites return at any time, even if you sell your home, we’ll retreat for FREE.

When Was Your Last Termite Inspection?

Experts recommend a full termite inspection every 2-3 years to prevent costly damage. Termites, often called the "silent destroyers," can go unnoticed until severe structural damage occurs.

Protect your home with a FREE termite inspection from our certified experts.

Call 267-318-4554 to schedule your FREE termite inspection today!