Termites

Lots of folks are grossly misinformed when it comes to pests, and problems can spiral out of control without proper treatment. Here’s how you may be wrong about termites in New Jersey.

. The only way to avoid termite damage is to prevent colonies from forming in the first place, so it’s important to learn how you can improve your odds.

Property owners are often unaware that a termite infestation exists until significant damage has already occurred. One of the best opportunities to detect their presence is by learning to recognize a termite swarm.

While some pests are dangerous because of the disease or harmful venom they carry, termites are dangerous because of the sheer destruction they can inflict on your New Jersey property. If you believe that your New Jersey home has termites, here’s what you need to know.

We have everything you need to know to keep your home safe from these wood-destroying pests. Here are New Jersey’s most commonly asked questions about termites.

Swarmers aren't sneaky at all. They can appear right out in the open. But there are a few reasons you may not notice them. Let's take a look at these reasons.

It is estimated that these destructive insects are responsible for $5 billion dollars in property damage each year. While it is recommended that you have your home professionally inspected for termites, you should also periodically conduct your own inspections.

In a typical termite colony, the king and queen are the only active reproductives, they perform no other function. They are fed by the other termites and some have lived up to 25 years.

Termite infestation in America is most commonly caused by the Eastern Subterranean Termite. Their underground colonies range anywhere from 40 thousand to 3 million members in size, and can cause serious damage to the structural integrity of your home over time.

Termites can be pesky insects – but how much do you know about them besides that? We took some time to study termites and see how they work!

Termites tend to swarm during mid to late March and in some years, even in early April. However, you should be aware that subterranean termites are active year-round and can cause damage to your home at any time.

Termites can look a little scary and they are one of the most detrimental insects that can attack your home. Colonies can grow to thousands in number; because so many are crawling around our world, you will be happy to know some of their strangest “quirks.”

Termites prefer different types of wood and are always seeking those specific wood types out. If you have the wood types we describe below, you may want to check over and make sure termites are not making their way into your home.

Along with causing devastation to homes and protecting the queen of their colony, termites are actually very social insects. Termites live in colonies that are made up of several different castes.

You’ll want to take extra care in looking for evidence of Termite Swarms over the next several weeks. Termite Swarmers have wings – many mistake them to be winged ants and sometimes winged ants are mistaken for termites.

Termite colonies are found when a potential queen insect finds her perfect match after she joins a mating swarm. Termite swarms are both male and female termites that are looking to reproduce in order to establish their own colony.