10 Termite Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

Termites can damage a home before the homeowner knows they have an infestation. These silent destroyers can eat a house starting from inside the wood and will chew their way toward the outside of the structure. This is why it can take years for termite damage to become noticeable. When external termite damage is present, the damage inside is likely much more extensive. Fortunately, the best termite defense is a solid preventative approach, so the more you know about termites, the better.

Here are ten termite facts every homeowner should know.

1 – Termite Damage Repair Is Expensive

According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage each year. 707 Pest Solutions offers affordable, preventative termite treatments that are designed to repel termites from your home.

2 – Colonies House Millions Of Termites

One termite colony can contain over 1 million termites at a time, and some homes may experience multiple colonies at once. 

3 – Termites Are Mobile

Termites will travel more than 100 yards to look for food. This means that if your neighbors have termites, you could too, and vice versa. 

4 – Humboldt County Has Termites

There’s no denying it. Humboldt County is home to a few different species of termites, including subterranean and drywood termites. The good news is that our termite control methods are effective against many species of termites.

5 – Termites Are Silent Destroyers

Termites can be on your property without showing any visible signs. They will start eating wood deep within your home until there is none left, then move outward. Termite damage repair is expensive due to how involved the damage can be. Implementing a preventative termite control defense can help deter termites away from your home with an active perimeter barrier. 

6 – Homeowners Insurance Rarely Covers Termite Damage

Most insurance companies view termite damage as preventable (and it is). Many policies won’t cover termite damage for this reason. This makes preventative treatments all the more essential. 

7 – They’ll Find The Smallest Entry Points

Termites only need a 1/16 inch gap to enter your home. That’s equal to the width of a credit card. Once inside, it’s only a matter of time before more termites find their way in.

8 – Termites Are A Year-Round Threat

Swarming termites can be found in the spring/summer, with subterranean and drywood termites sticking around all year. 

9 – Termites Have Long Lifespans

In fact, they have one of the longest lifespans of any insect. Termite queens can live up to several decades!

10 – Preventative Termite Protection Is Available Online or Over The Phone

It’s never been easier to schedule your initial termite consultation with 707 Pest Solutions. Our treatments are designed to offer lasting, effective protection. Have an existing termite infestation? 

Click here or call (707) 441-1733 to talk with our team.