Termites

Don’t Let Termites Destroy Your Biggest Investment!

A swarm is an indicator that a termite colony is present and a termite
inspection should be scheduled. Click here to request a Free Home Evaluation or call us today at 883-8526.

In March or April in Middle Tennessee, when the weather warms up and
there is a period of rain, you may find a termite swarm. If you do
have a swarm it is very important to have a qualified pest control
professional complete a thorough inspection of your property. A swarm
will not damage your property. Rather, a termite swarm is an indicator
that they may be hidden termites working behind your walls.

When a termite swarm emerges, they fly towards a light source. You may
see a “cloud” of flying insects or a pile of
lacy translucent wings and dead insects. After a short flight, they
land, break off their wings, pair off, and try to return to the ground
to create a new termite colony.
The good news for our home is that only a very small percentage of
swarming termites survive to establish new colonies. Most all of the
termites that swarm inside a structure will die within hours of the
swarm event.

It is very common to confuse termite swarms with flying carpenter
ants. The characteristics below will help you determine if you are
experiencing with termites or carpenter ants.

Termite

1. Two sets of equal length wings.
2. Wings are about twice the length of the body and are broken off
   when the termites land.
3. Broad or Straight waist
4. Straight antennae that look like they are comprised of tiny beads

Ant

1. Two sets of wings that are unequal in length.
2. Wings are only slightly longer than the body and remain attached to the ant
3. Slender, pinched waist
4. Antennae are elbowed

One of the biggest problems with termites is that you don’t see them until they’re already damaged your home. Therefore, preventative action is critical. The early stages of a termite infestation remain undetected. Termites keep their wood destroying activity hidden beneath flooring and behind walls, brick, siding, and wood trim.

Preventative treatment, regular inspections, and attentive maintenance around your home will protect your biggest investment from these tiny pests.

How does the powerful Sentricon System get the job done?

1. All-American Pest Control’s technicians place the Sentricon stations in the soil around the perimeter of your home.
2. The stations are then checked on a regular basis for termite activity.
3. When termites are found in a station, they are transferred to a baitube device containing Recruit^TM termite bait.
4. The baitube device is then placed back in the station.
5. The captured termites feed on Recruit^TM termite bait, tunnel out, and signal other colony nestmates to feed on the bait. As they do, the colony is eliminated.
6. After a colony is eliminated, the bait is replaced with new monitoring devices. We continue to inspect the stations on a regular basis to detect any new colony that might invade your home.