Eastern North Carolina Termite Control Services

Termites are as fascinating as they are destructive. Termite queens have the longest lifespan of any insect alive. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every year in the United States alone.

They consume cellulose, the fibrous compound that serves as an important component in the cell wall of green plants. Unfortunately, wood is comprised of about 40-50% cellulose, and that makes your home a potential prime target for the hungry hunters. Termite infestations are often unnoticeable, causing significant damage to the structural integrity of your home or business for years before making their presence known. For this reason, being proactive is your best defense and could prevent costly and untimely remediations.

To avoid serving as an unwitting host for these sneaky insects, be sure to:

• Store firewood, mulch and wood chips away from your home or business and remove dead trees from your property.
• Address areas where water may pool around the foundation or roof or humidity issues throughout your home.
• Inspect and fix any leaky plumbing or air conditioner condensation lines which might provide a constant drip.
• Discard or relocate any extra or unneeded cellulose materials from your basement or crawlspace. This includes wallpaper, books, paper, cardboard boxes, garden mulch, drywall, building materials and furniture.
• Seal up entry points around water and gas lines and cracks in exterior wood to prevent access.
• Keep shrubbery near your building trimmed to allow better airflow and quicker drying.

The best time to prevent termites from damaging your home or business is before they invade; otherwise, you could end up with an undesirable infestation and costly repairs.