TERMITE EXTERMINATION YARDLEY, PA
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TERMITE CONTROL
Across the U.S., termites fall into four primary categories: subterranean, dampwood, drywood, and Formosan. Here in Yardley, PA, however, only one species truly stands out as a concern—the eastern subterranean termite.
Yardley, Lower Makefield, and the surrounding areas experience frequent termite infestations. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) places Eastern Pennsylvania and Central New Jersey in Termite Infestation Probability Zone #2, signifying moderate to heavy termite activity. As a result, homes and businesses in this region face an increased likelihood of termite-related damage.
Given that the eastern subterranean termite is responsible for the majority of infestations in the U.S., it’s no surprise that approximately 1 in 22 homes may be dealing with a termite problem at any given time.
WHAT DO TERMITES LOOK LIKE
Subterranean termites are social insects that dwell in colonies. Colonies are divided mainly into three castes or social groups, each with a specific function or task to perform, which consist of workers, soldiers, and reproductives (consisting of kings, queens, and secondaries):
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WORKERS:
Workers are wingless. They are typically grey or off-white in color. They have rounded heads and grow to about 1/8-1/4 inch in length.
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SOLDIERS:
Soldiers are wingless. They have yellowish heads. Soldiers grow to about1/4 inch in size.
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REPRODUCTIVES:
Reproductives have winged bodies. They are usually dark-brown or black in color. Reproductives will grow to about 3/8 to 1/2 inch in length.
HOW TERMITES GET INSIDE
Subterranean termites typically gain entry into Yardley, PA homes and businesses where wooden portions of the structure are accessible to them, which include posts, frames, steps, etc.
Additionally, termites can enter through cracks in foundations and stone or brick surfaces as small 1/32 of an inch — half the thickness of a penny.
Once inside a heated structure, termites can remain active throughout the year and maintain their activities 24 hours a day.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY TERMITES
Each year over 600,000 homes experience termite damage in the United States. It is estimated that this damage exceeds more than $5 billion annually.
A typical colony can consist of 60,000 to over one million workers. It is estimated that 60,000 termite workers could totally consume a 2 x 4 board approximately 2.3 feet in length within a year.
Much of the damage caused by termites involves the destruction of wooden structures, doors, beams, cabinets, paper, and furniture.
Unfortunately, most damage caused by termites is not covered by the typical homeowners’ insurance policy according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
HOW TO PREVENT TERMITES
In addition to scheduling routine annual inspections from a licensed termite control provider, homeowners can take some proactive termite control measures to help prevent against a termite infestation:
• Seal openings around the structure such as plumbing and service lines
• Remove landscaping mulch
• Remove dead trees, stumps, and roots near the structure
• Ensure wooden siding is at least six inches above the ground
• Repair leaks in basement
• Inspect lumber and firewood for termite activity
• Keep firewood, lumber, or piles of paper from foundation or crawl space
HOW WE TREAT FOR TERMITES
Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is a certified Termidor® exterminator. We utilize the nation’s #1 termiticide when treating homes or businesses. Our technicians apply the product to the exterior of the structure. Once applied,Termidor® becomes undetectable and begins killing termites by contact and indigestion.
Our termite control service will terminate an existing termite infestation and protect against future occurrences.
OUR TERMITE WARRANTY
Yardley, PA homes and businesses have been trusting Newtown Termite & Pest Control since 1993. We are a family owned and managed termite control provider,with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. Combined, our certified, company-trained technicians have over 50 years of field experience.
Our termite control service will terminate an existing termite infestation and protect against future occurrences.
And we stand behind our work with our renewable, transferable, triple guarantee:
1: If, within one year of your first treatment, we uncover a new colony of live
termites, we will retreat your home for FREE.
2: If, during the first five years of your service contract, we uncover a new
colony of live termites, we will retreat your home for FREE.
3: If, during the first five years or any year thereafter, we uncover a new
colony of live termites, we’ll retreat for FREE … EVEN IF YOU SELL THE
HOME!
WHEN WAS YOUR LAST TERMITE INSPECTION?
Industry experts agree that one of the best ways to protect your home or business is to subject the structure to a full termite inspection at least every
two to three years.
That’s because termites, often referred to as the “silent destroyers” can go unnoticed until visible damage occurs
Having your Yardley, PA home or business professionally inspected by a certified termite control technician is the best way to help detect the presence of termites and prevent extensive damage.
Schedule a FREE termite inspection today.
