Termites can cause significant structural damage to homes and businesses. The most common species in the Greater Doylestown 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 Doylestown, Bucks County, and surrounding areas face a moderate to high risk of termite damage.
Subterranean termites live in large colonies, divided into three primary castes:
Termites can enter Doylestown area 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 .
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:
Unfortunately, most homeowner insurance policies do not cover termite damage .
Homeowners can take proactive measures to reduce the risk of an infestation:
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.
Since 1993, Newtown Termite & Pest Control has been a trusted name in Doylestown area 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:
Experts advise scheduling a thorough termite inspection every 2–3 years to prevent expensive damage. Known as "silent destroyers," termites can remain undetected until they cause significant structural harm.
