Pests that invade a home are a nuisance and have the ability to damage vital parts of the building structure. In many circumstances, homeowners are not able to eliminate the problem on their own. Termite infestations are pest problems that can’t be stopped without the services of Termite Control in Scottsdale. Termites usually begin their journey into a home through the soil. Their source of nourishment is wood, so they reach their nesting grounds at the woodwork of the home.
Inspectors for Termite Control in Scottsdale can find where termites are nesting and the damage it has caused thus far. A specimen of the bug can be taken to find out what species of termite it is. Knowing the species is important because different species have their own way of behaving and thrive in different kinds of environments. Drywood termites prefer to live in wood that has no moisture. Dampwood termites like to live in moist, decaying wood. Subterranean termites live in soil underground but can live in wood sources of a building structure that simulate the moist environment of soil.
Subterranean termites are the typical species found in Arizona. Pest control services start treatment in the soil. There are a few steps to the process. There are extermination techniques that disable termite activity. If there is nothing done to stop termite activity, the spawn of more termites can happen after the existing colony is eliminated. Topical insecticides kill termites that have reached the interior walls of the building. If it’s found that subterranean termites are invading a home, general pest control is only part of the service requirement. Cummings Termite and Pest Control can help customers set up a termite control preventative service that eliminates architectural invasions and inhibits activity.
There are certain things homeowners can do that curtail supporting environments for termites. Checking to see if there are leaking faucets or water pipes so it can be repaired helps. Water from the leaks come in contact with wood making it moist enough for termites to live in. Don’t let gutters and downspouts get clogged. Make sure rainwater diverts from the foundation so water can’t come in contact with the framework. A landscape service may needed to create an incline on the yard that helps water flow away from the structure.
