The last thing you want crawling around your home is an infestation of termites. Not only will they continually eat away at the structure of your home, but the damage they cause will end up costing you potentially thousands of dollars if not eradicated quickly. In Upland, California, as well as throughout the rest of the state, termites are quite common and homeowners need to be on guard.
Common termites
While all termites in the U.S. are bad news, there are a couple different common termites in the Upland area that have a few distinguishing characteristics. The more you know about the behaviors of the different kinds of termites, the better prepared you can be to prevent them from getting inside your walls and ceiling.
Subterranean
Termites that live in the ground and create the classic mud tunnels around the foundation of your home are called Subterranean Termites. They will nest in places like the mulch in your flower beds to get close to your foundation so they can find a tiny way inside your home. Subterranean Termites are responsible for 95% of termite damage in the U.S.
Once they find a way inside, they will eat the soft parts of the wooden beams while continuing to nest in their underground homes. Subterranean Termites require humidity and moisture to live.
Drywood
A different type of termite that is also quite common in Upland, CA is the Drywood Termite. Like their name implies, these termites actually nest in wooden structures. They do not just eat the soft part of the wood, but actually eat right across the grain creating large galleries of empty space in your home’s structure.. They do not require moisture and are often found infesting attics.
Termite destruction costs
If you do not catch an infestation early on, the damage can be incredibly extensive. Termites are constantly eating away at your home. The queen termite can lay up to 30,000 eggs in a single day, depending on the species. A few termites can get out of hand quickly.
Thorough inspection
If you suspect that you have a termite infestation, do not hesitate to call a professional termite exterminator. When help arrives, you can expect a termite control technician to thoroughly inspect your home for termites. They will often look around your pipes and other damp places around your home because Subterranean Termites are drawn to water.
Treating the termite infestation
After the inspection is complete, you will be informed if any termite evidence was found and when treatment will begin.
For Upland homeowners, give Bug Baron Exterminator a call at the first sign of termites. We will send in our highly experienced and trained technicians to thoroughly inspect and safely treat your home for termites.
