Your sagging floors, loose trim and cracked plaster are sure signals of a termite invasion. Did you know that the cost of damage that subterranean termites cause on a yearly basis is equivalent to almost a billion dollars in the United States alone? Before your house requires major structural repairs, you’ll need to hire a pest control West Palm Beach service provider.
In case you’re wondering, subterranean termites can be found all over the country, with large pockets of high pressure along the coasts. For this reason, the homes scattered across the nation from the North to the South, are classified into two kinds – those that have termite infestations and those that will.
Termites can’t help but make your home their target because their biology and behavior predispose them to do so. These insects live in colonies and are constantly in search of food despite having abundant food sources around them. What makes them even annoying is the fact that their colonies are almost impossible to locate because they’re found underground. You know that you’re dealing with a mature termite colony when begin to see their new reproductive members – the termite swarmers. The presence of these swarmers means that an existing thriving colony has already released them to create new colonies.
If you’re like most homeowners, you’d want to protect your valuable investment from termites. As soon as you detect an active termite infestation, call for pest control West Palm Beach as soon as possible. O’Hara Pest Control is here to help you protect your family and your house from termite invasion. Give us a call today to learn more about our range of services or to schedule an inspection.