Termites, often referred to as silent destroyers, can cause significant damage to your home’s structure without any visible signs. Early detection and timely treatment are crucial to prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.

At Schtager Wood Preservation, we specialize in identifying termite infestations and implementing effective treatment plans. Our experienced technicians use advanced techniques to inspect your property for signs of termite activity, such as mud tubes, discarded wings, and wood damage.

Once an infestation is confirmed, we employ a comprehensive treatment approach, including:

• Termite Baiting Systems: A long-lasting solution that eliminates termite colonies by targeting the queen.
• Liquid Termiticide Treatments: A targeted approach to treat infested areas and create a protective barrier.
• Fumigation: A powerful method for severe infestations, ensuring complete eradication.

 

7  Signs You Have termites, and you need a professional service from Schtager:

1- Swarmers (Flying insects):
Some species swarm at night and are attracted to light sources. Other species will swarm in daylight, but all drywood termites tend to swarm after rain at particular times of the year.

2- Discarded Wings:
Discarded wings that are left behind are another visible sign of a problem. After swarmers take flight, they shed their wings. If you have an infestation, you may find these piles of wings around your property’s foundation, inside or outside of the house.

3- Hollow or Blistering Wood:
You may also see unexplained cracks on internal furniture. As they consume cellulose found in wood, the visible cracks could be a sign of termite activity inside. Eating and tunneling through door and window frames can also cause the wood to warp, making it tough to open doors and windows.

4- Frass:
A key sign of termites, particularly drywood, is frass. Frass is wood-colored droppings and can be confused with sawdust by the untrained eye. This indicator of an infestation is something checked for during inspections. Unlike subterranean ones, drywood termites don’t use their feces to build their tunnels. Instead, they push it out of small holes near the entrances to their nest. This results in small black marks and a dark powdery substance around the area they are infesting.

5- Mud Tubes:
Mud tubes are the most common sign of subterranean activity. Mud tubes are used to travel between the soil and a food source. They are attached to structures, typically in Wood floors.

6- Tight fitting or hard-to-open doors/windows:
Often related to signs of damp and hot weather, stiff windows and warped doors can also mean termites. The moisture they produce when eating and tunneling through door and window frames causes the wood to warp, making it tough to open doors and windows.

7- Head banging or chewing noises:
Another sign of activity is quiet clicking sounds coming from the walls. Soldier termites bang their heads against the wood or shake their bodies when the colony is disturbed to signal danger to the other insects. They are sensitive creatures and can detect vibrations and noises using several organs which are found at the base of their antennae and on the tibia (one of the segments of the leg).

The workers, the ones who love eating your woodwork, are noisy eaters. If you put your ear close to any suspicious  wood, you can hear them munching away.

If you suspect a termite infestation, it’s important to contact a professional pest control company like Schtager Wood Preservation. Our experts can accurately identify the extent of the problem and recommend the appropriate treatment.

By addressing termite infestations promptly, you can protect your home’s structural integrity and prevent costly repairs.