Carpenter ant infestations often go unnoticed until it's too late.
Carpenter ants may be one of the most valuable insects we have on earth. They chew up tons of wood and turn it into fine sawdust that rots, providing compost for new environmental growth. However, when they enter man-made structures they are considered a highly destructive yet common pest.
Termites can cause severe structural damage.
Flowers are beginning to bloom and warmer weather is upon us, two sure signs of spring. May also marks the worst month for termites in New England and pest experts are reminding residents living in Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where termites are prevalent, to be aware of their potential harm.
Termites and the damage they cause
“Termites can cause huge damage and they are probably the worst pests when it comes to structural damage,” said Ron Keeler, one of Modern® Pest Services’ General Managers. “In New England we deal with Eastern subterranean termites that never sleep and are relentless. In my thirty-eight years in this business I have seen substructures of homes so compromised by termite damage that they have had to be replaced costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars.” According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), subterranean termites cost American homeowners an estimated $5 billion annually and unfortunately, termite damage is rarely covered by homeowner’s insurance.
By Karin Reistad
Modern’s Portland, ME service center was the site for recent training on wood destroying insects (WDI) reports. Ron Keeler, General Manager of the Portland Service Center conducted the training for his service professionals.
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Thermal Remediation is becoming more popular as an alternative solution to eliminate common household pests. Also called Heat Treatment, this new green technique is designed to kill pests and termites, all by using dry heat.
No more tents, chemicals, or evacuation needed. Heat is elevated to a range of 120 degrees to 150 degrees inside the location, for up to 8 hours. The lethal temperatures suffocate drywood termites, Bed Bugs, beetles, cockroaches, and their eggs, ensuring there are no survivors.
Many homeowners have a terrible secret within their home–an expensive secret, which they do not even know about. Living deep within the wooden surfaces of thousands of homes, termites, living unnoticed, could be causing thousands of dollars of damage. There is nothing you can do; from Detroit to Denver, every home is at risk for a termite infestation. Check out these tips that can help you catch a termite infestation before it becomes a problem.
For starters, a little groundwork is necessary. Some owners miss the termites which are right in front of them! Many folks see these “white ants” as being just that–an albino ant. I’ve encountered many homeowners who were left scratching their heads and buying ant traps, while termites dug into their walls!
