Alpharetta Termite Control

Alpharetta Subterainean Termite Control

The subterranean termite is an invasive and destructive species that has become a huge reason you may call Alpharetta termite control experts. In fact, these termites are so destructive that they are often called super termites. Subterranean termites have extremely large colonies with millions of members that can destroy wood at a very rapid pace.

A mature colony of these super termites can forage at least three hundred feet beneath the soil, and they can easily consume up to thirteen ounces of wood each day. Within three months, they can cause significant damage to the structure of a residential or commercial structure in Alpharetta, GA.

They have caused wide spread termite damage in structures such as condominiums and boats, they have also damaged a variety of trees, plants, and shrubs. Once the colony of subterranean termites have been established, it becomes impossible to completely eradicate them.

Termite Damage

Termites are responsible for damages that costs homeowners billions of dollars each year. Not only do they destroy wood, they also consume paper, insulation, and books. They can also destroy swimming pool filtering systems as well as pool liners. Termites are typically found on woody plants that are already dying, but they can destroy living shrubs and trees with full blown infestations. Most of our Alpharetta homes are made with wood super structures, and all of them have wood that is vulnerable to a termite infestation. Help protect your home by giving a professional Alpharetta pest control company like us a call today.

Termite Swarm

During the spring, large numbers of flying termites emerge inside of infested homes creating a termite swarm. Triggered by rainfall and warm temperatures, these winged termites leave their colonies. As they fly through the air their wings are shed, and they find a mate to began building a new colony beneath the soil.

Treating Termites With Chemicals

Alpharetta termite control can be achieved by applying a chemical barrier around the structure of the building to keep them from entering. Chemicals for treating termites are categorized as repellent, and non repellent. As the name suggests, repellent chemicals work to repel termites away from your Alpharetta home. Non repellent chemicals are best used for maintenance and spot treatment applications.

Alpharetta Termite Bait Stations

You Alpharetta termite control professional installs termite bait stations that use small pieces of edible material to lure termites that have invaded the structure of a home. Termites consume and share the bait with other termites in their nest, and gradually their numbers began to decline. Some bait stations are strong enough to eliminate an entire colony of termites.

Bait stations are comprised from cardboard, paper, and other material that attract termites. These bits of termite bait are treated with a substance that destroys termites in a timely manner. When the bait is eaten, termites are destroyed by a delayed action substance that slowly kills them. If the bait kills too rapidly, the accumulation of dead or sick termites is a signal for other termites to avoid the bait stations. Our Alpharetta pest control professionals use a combination of chemicals and bait stations to prevent and control infestations at and low economical price. Call 678-318-1343 now for a free quote. We are a full service exterminator, so call is you have cockroach, rat, mosquito or other pest problems.