Sahuarita Pest Control

You found the home of your dreams in the town of Sahuarita that you love. But what happens when termites take up residence there too? These silent creatures are working behind the scenes to wreak havoc in your happy home. That’s when you need Arizona Pest Control to restore peace of mind by effectively removing these pests.

Termites are tough to spot with the untrained eye, and can cause thousands of dollars in damage before you even realize you have a problem. In fact, termites are responsible for $5 billion in property damage every year, which is not surprising when you look at the size of their colonies. The average termite colony contains about 3 million members, although there have been several documented cases of colonies reaching more than 70 million termites in size!

Despite their incredibly small stature that typically measures one centimeter or less in length (almost impossible to see!), a termite’s feeding habits are enormous. Termites have been known to cause much more extensive damage in homes and businesses than they do in nature, making termite inspection important on a regular basis and termite extermination critical at the first signs of trouble, such as:

• Damaged Wood – termites eat wood from the inside out and leave a distinct pattern on the wood upon feeding.
• Termite Tubes – subterranean termites create mud tubes across surfaces to not only protect themselves from predators and the environment, but also to allow them safe passage between the colony and their food source. Once spotted, you’ll know immediately you’ve found termites, as mud tubes are one of the more obvious signs of termites.
• Termite Swarms – swarmers are winged adult termites, considered to be the future kings and queens of a new colony. Swarmers are commonly mistaken for flying ants, so you’ll want to consult your pest professional at AZ Pest Control to proper identification.
• Discarded Wings – if you see piles of discarded wings around your home, then there’s a good chance you have active termites.
• Droppings – termite feces, also known as frass, are left behind after wood consumption. These droppings are typically wood colored and can be found around infested wood. Often frass resembles a pile of salt and pepper.
• Clicking Noises – termites are noisy eaters, so if you listen at a wall you may hear them chewing.
• Hollow Sounds – if you tap on the wall or structure and it sounds hollow, that could indicate termite damage.

If you notice one or more of these signs, you’ll want to schedule an inspection with Arizona Pest Control immediately. Our highly trained and certified technicians will work with you to determine the best protection for your home. We use one of the most advanced and effective termite elimination procedures around, and are one of the few authorized operators of this system in Tucson and surrounding areas. And, as with all our treatment methods, it is child- and pet-friendly.

Don’t let termites or other pests ruin the happy Sahuarita home of your dreams  Protect your investment with a call to Arizona Pest Control. Fast, friendly, award-winning service – call 520-886-7378.