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The four most commonly treated termite species in the U.S. are subterranean, dampwood, drywood, and Formosan termites. However, for homeowners and businesses in Levittown, Bristol Township, and Falls Township, the eastern subterranean termite is the primary concern.
Unfortunately, termites are a persistent threat in Pennsylvania. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), many properties in Levittown, Bristol Township, and surrounding areas are located in Termite Infestation Probability (TIP) Zone #2, indicating moderate to heavy activity levels and a significant risk of damage.
Not only is the eastern subterranean termite responsible for most termite-related damage in Levittown but studies suggest that 1 in 22 homes may have an active termite problem.
Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies divided into three main castes, each with a specific role:
Workers are wingless, with a grayish or off-white appearance. They have rounded heads and grow to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch in length.
Soldiers are wingless and have yellowish heads. They grow to about 1/4 inch in size.
Reproductives have winged bodies and are usually dark brown or black. They grow to about 3/8 to 1/2 inch in length.
Subterranean termites typically gain entry into Levittown, PA homes and businesses where wooden portions of the structure are accessible to them, such as posts, frames, and steps.
Additionally, termites can enter through cracks in foundations and stone or brick surfaces as small as 1/32 of an inch—half the thickness of a penny.
Once inside a heated structure, termites can remain active year-round, maintaining their activities 24 hours a day.
Each year, over 600,000 homes in the U.S. experience termite damage, with total damages exceeding $5 billion annually.
A typical termite colony consists of 60,000 to over one million workers. A colony of 60,000 workers could completely consume a 2 x 4 board approximately 2.3 feet in length within a year.
Termites commonly damage wooden structures, doors, beams, cabinets, paper, and furniture.
Unfortunately, most termite damage is not covered by standard homeowners’ insurance policies, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
In addition to scheduling routine annual inspections with a licensed termite control provider, homeowners can take proactive measures to reduce the risk of infestation:
Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is a certified Termidor® exterminator. We utilize the nation’s #1 termiticide when treating homes and businesses. Our technicians apply the product to the exterior of the structure, where it becomes undetectable and kills termites through contact and ingestion.
Our termite control service eliminates existing termite infestations and protects against future occurrences.
Homes and businesses in Levittown, PA have trusted Newtown Termite & Pest Control since 1993. As a family-owned and operated termite control provider with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, we bring over 50 years of combined field experience to every job.
We stand behind our work with our renewable, transferable, triple guarantee:
Industry experts agree that one of the best ways to protect your home or business is to have a full termite inspection at least every two to three years.
Since termites, often called the "silent destroyers," can go unnoticed until visible damage occurs, professional inspections are key.
Having your Levittown, PA home or business professionally inspected by a certified termite control technician is the best way to detect termites early and prevent extensive damage.
Schedule a FREE termite inspection today.
