Termites

There can be up to 13 termite colonies per acre in the southern U.S.

 

Identification

  • Termite soldiers have rectangular shaped heads

  • Termite swarmers occur during the spring, usually after a rain shower, and are dark in color, ranging up to 1/2 inch in size

  • Workers are 3/8 inch in size or less and comprise the majority of the population

Environment

  • Termite soldiers have rectangular shaped heads

  • Termite swarmers occur during the spring, usually after a rain shower, and are dark in color, ranging up to 1/2 inch in size

  • Workers are 3/8 inch in size or less and comprise the majority of the population

Threats

  • Responsible for more than 2 billion dollars of damage to homes in the United States every year

  • Cause more damage in an average year than fires, floods, and tornadoes

  • A termite colony may contain several hundred thousand individuals and there may be up to 12 termite colonies in an acre in some parts of the country

Treatment

  • Bait systems may be placed around the perimeter of a home, such as Sentricon

  • Liquid termiticides may be applied

LOCATIONS

We have service centers throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

HOURS

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Customer Care:  M-F 6:30AM - 5:30PM

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