STUART TERMITE CONTROL

With so many different types of pests in the Stuart area, it’s not easy for most homeowners to easily identify all of the flying and crawling insects without the help of a pest control pro. Even if you don’t know what termites look like, however, there are ways you can spot termites in your home. Contact us for termite control service if you see any of the following:

• Mud tubes where your house touches the ground or in other structures or trees on your property. These are signs of subterranean termites, including the highly destructive Formosan termites.
• Long grooves of damage to wood, left by termites that eat through the wood searching for food. Wood may also be hollowed out.
• Blistered areas on wood floors, which may be caused by subterranean termites eating the subfloor.
• Termite wings near entry points into your home. When termites swarm, they discard their wings when they land.
• Termite droppings, which may look like tiny pellets. These may be left behind by drywood termites.

There are three major types of termites: dampwood, drywood, and subterranean. These names are very descriptive: dampwood termites like damp or wet wood; drywood termites eat very dry wood; and subterranean termites live on and/or below the soil. If you believe your Stuart home has termites, our trained technicians can identify the type you have and recommend the best treatment.

Termites eat cellulose, which is the main “ingredient” in the walls of plant cells and vegetable fibers. Cellulose can be found in both natural and manmade materials, including sheetrock paper, fabrics, insulation, newspaper, cardboard, wood, plastics, wallpaper, boxes, carpet backing, foam, plants, and more.

Although the exterior of your home may not be clad with wood, wood is likely to have been used somewhere in your home’s construction. Stucco homes are built over a wooden frame and concrete block and bricks homes can have wooden sheetrock furring strips, subfloors, roof trusses, load-bearing walls and more.

The most important thing to remember about termite prevention is that they will be attracted to moisture in and around your home. Think about how you can lower the humidity in your attic and/or crawl space; direct the flow of water away from the foundation of your house; and repair any leaky faucets and pipes to reduce moisture outside of your home. Also look for old wood form boards near your home, and get rid of tree stumps entirely. The best form of prevention is vigilance: Inspect your home several times a year for signs of termite activity.

Do-it-yourself termite extermination products are available on the market, but considering that there may be thousands of dollars in damage at stake, it’s never a good idea to tackle termites on your own. A professional pest control technician has access to the most effective products and has the knowledge to apply them properly and safely. Our Stuart pest control experts know where to look for hidden termites, identify the specific type you have, and use a combination of methods to eradicate them. If you’re considering a DIY termite solution, contact us first—we offer a no-obligation inspection at absolutely no cost to you. Call us or complete the form at right to schedule your appointment.

We have comprehensive termite control services that go beyond minimum treatment specifications. Our customers may choose from three types of treatment, including our economical Premise option; Altriset, our environmentally friendly treatment; and the Termidor HP High Precision Injection System, our premium, high-tech solution. For the greatest peace of mind, we also offer our SMART TurnerGuard all-in-one termite and pest control plan, which includes a lifetime warranty.