Subterranean Termites
Although there are various kinds of termites, the most likely to attack your home in Oklahoma is the subterranean termite. A subterranean termite colony can contain millions of termites that often go undetected until damage appears. Unfortunately, no one has the ability to look through walls and see termite damage. Nor do most people regularly looks behind their stoves, refrigerators, or furniture that has been in place since they moved in. So the damage to your home usually goes unnoticed to the point that substantial damage has occurred. That is why we recommend having your home inspected at least once a year.
What does termite activity look like?
Below are a few examples of termite activity. It is common to see termite activity on an exterior wall. Especially if your house is built on a concrete slab vs having a crawlspace. However, termites can find multiple ways into a home and their activity could go unnoticed for an extended period of time which would result in damage to the structure. Termite colonies are located underground and are active year round. The colony is completely dependent on the termite workers to bring resources back to the colony. So, the termites are always in a constant state of motion by leaving the colony and returning to the colony. Unlike an ant, termites will not travel without constructing shelter tubes. They will only travel within these tubes which indicates the area of activity and potentially their entry point.
Termite Swarmers
Termite Swarmers are apart of the reproductive within the termite colony. There primarily swarm in the spring and this is unfortunately when most people discover that they have termites. The goal of termite Swarmers is to start another colony. According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture it takes between 2-6 years for a termite colony to produce Swarmers. So, if you are seeing Swarmers you have had a termite prop let for some time.
Most people will not discover that they have termites until they see termite swarmers. A termite colony must be established for at least 2 years before they can produce swarmers. Most people will not discover that they have termites until they see termite swarmers. A termite colony must be established for at least 2 years before they can produce swarmers. Most people will not discover that they have termites until they see termite swarmers. A termite colony must be established for at least 2 years before they can produce swarmers. Most people will not discover that they have termites until they see termite swarmers. A termite colony must be established for at least 2 years before they can produce swarmers.
Termite Treatments Options
Trelona Bait Stations
Trelona termite bait stations are also very effective with resolving termite issues and are commonly used in conjunction with liquid barrier treatments. Unlike the liquid barrier treatment, the bait stations kill the termites at their source by killing the queen within the colony.
The active ingredient in the bait kills the bacteria within the termites. This in turn will kill the termites because they cannot survive without the bacteria within them. The active ingredient is designed to allow ample time for the bait to be shared and distributed among the termite colony before they start to die. This delayed reaction is what makes the distribution of the active ingredient so effective. The Trelona termite bait stations are a strong treatment option for resolving termite issues.
Liquid Barrier treatments
We have various methods of effectively resolving termite issues but the quickest and most efficient way to treat for termites is a liquid barrier. We use Termidor SC for liquid barrier treatments. Termites cannot detect Termidor and as the termites go through their normal routine they will either ingest or come into contact with Termidor which will then effectively kill them. However, Termidor doesn’t stop there.
Before the termite dies it will infect other termites with Termidor, this is known as the "transfer effect". Whenever a termite comes into contact with Termidor it becomes a “carrier”, transferring the Termidor to other termites like a virus. Then those termites will become secondary “carriers” and continue to spread it to other termites. This is a very effective treatment that will quickly resolve your termite problem.
Hybrid treatments
We offer customers solutions to resolve your termite issues fast. Whether you need a remedial treatment, preventative measures, or an inspection for buying a house we can help.
We offer customers solutions to resolve your termite issues fast. Whether you need a remedial treatment, preventative measures, or an inspection for buying a house we can help.We offer customers solutions to resolve your termite issues fast. Whether you need a remedial treatment, preventative measures, or an inspection for buying a house we can help.We offer customers solutions to resolve your termite issues fast. Whether you need a remedial treatment, preventative measures, or an inspection for buying a house we can help.
