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Termite Pest Control

(Because eliminating termites is a much more intensive process, this treatment requires an additional fee beyond our regular service package.)

Termite control
We are full service pest control company and we specialize in termite inspections and extermination.  Let us come out and take a look at your property if you have any concerns.

These pests may enter your home through cracked or unsealed foundations (even very small cracks) or through unsealed holes.  Even if you don’t have wood siding, you still have plenty of wood in your home that they love to eat like furniture, cabinets, and walls.

​Colonies typically have a king (midsized) and a queen (largest) who mate for life, the rest of the termites (smallest) are sterile workers (Who do the labor of foraging, food storage, and taking care of the young and feeding all the other termites by digesting the cellulose in the food for them.) or soldiers (Their sole job is to defend the colony. The soldiers have very large heads and pincers with such powerful jaws that they can’t feed themselves.).  When termites swarm (looking for a place to live) they have wings, but once they find a home, they will lose them.  The queens have the longest lifespan of any insect.  Some queens can live up to 50 years, but the average is about 15 years. The queen lays only a handful of eggs when the colony is brand new, but in the next couple of years, she may lay up to 1000 eggs a day.  Some very large queens have even been known to lay up to 40000 eggs in a single day. Their colonies can be tiny with only a few hundred or huge…some even up into the millions.

Subterranean Termite is about ½ an inch long with pale yellowish coloring. These pests will consume any wood, even it if is dry and strong, but they do like moisture in the wood.  They will build their next in the dirt and build mud tubes across the property to your structure.

How do I get rid of Termites?

Because these pests are so invasive, we recommend hiring a professional who deals with termite pest control. They are very hard to eliminate unless done properly. But with that being said, here are some pointers you might consider using.

​Termites are often found during remodeling or building projects.  They may also be found around your home or yard at any time. Termites feed on all types of dead wood, plants and even feces.  Through this, they help recycle waste materials around the world and help our environment immensely.  While they help our ecosystem, they don’t help our homes or structures.  So we should be on the lookout for signs of these destructive pests around your home. 
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After swarming, you may find piles of shed wings (looking similar to fish scales) around your home.  Look for tunnels near your foundation.  There might be small piles of feces that look like pellets or sawdust. Keep your home in good repair.  Fix leaks and holes quickly.  Keep stacked wood a foot off the ground and not right next to the house and keep that area clean. Avoid having flowerbeds next to the house as the water may cause cracks and perfect conditions for termites to thrive.  Likewise, keep the rain gutters and roof in good repair.

A couple different types of termites you may encounter...

Desert Recluse
Subterranean Termite
​Color: pale yellowish coloring
Size: ~1/2 inch 
These are the more common type of termite you'll find in Las Vegas. These pests will consume any wood, even it if is dry and strong, but they do like moisture in the wood.  They will build their next in the dirt and build mud tubes across the property to your structure.
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Drywood Termites
Color: Amber
Size: ~1/4 - 1/2 inch long
​They don’t need much moisture in the wood they’re eating.  The also will live in the wood, not the soil. These termites love warm climates and thrive in the southwest.

Whatcha' waiting for?

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