Termites

Termites can devour your home from the inside out.  There are a few indications that there are termites present even though they can be hard to find and in inaccessible areas:

• After rainfall during the day or evening, the termites may “swarm”.

• Doorframes and windows may have evidence of termites being present (wings).

• Tunnels around the foundation, under windows or on the walls.

• Baseboards and floors may have a hollow sound to them – possible sign of termite infestation.

• Blistering on sheetrock.

 

What are my termite treatment options?

Shoals Pest Control, Inc. offers two options for termite treatment, Advance Termite Bait System or a liquid treatment.  The Advance Termite Bait System is the most convenient, less invasive and offers colony elimination with long-term protection. 

 

Advance Termite Bait System

• Installation time is one to two hours.

• Minimal landscaping disruption.

• No interior drilling required by label.

• Services done on outside only.

• Stations are monitored regularly and baited as needed.

• Stations are below the ground around the perimeter of the home.

• Kills the termite colony in as little as 120 days and continues to monitor for new invading colonies for long-term protection of your home.

 

Liquid Treatment

• Treatments can take half to a full day.

• Drilling of the foundation is required at times and work inside the home.

• A trench, six inch by six inch, is required along the entire outside foundation.

• Chemical application of 100-250 gallons around the home and underneath slab areas inside the home.

• Family may need to leave home during treatment.

• Kills termites if they enter the treated area.  Length of protection will vary by product.  Product degrades over time and actual length of protection may vary widely depending on conditions.

• Home is checked annually for termite re-infestation.