Every homeowner panics when they see evidence of termite swarmers. Termites pose a great danger to your house, and they can be difficult to eradicate. Warming temperatures and spring rains can draw out the termites. But how warm does it need to be for termites to swarm? Here’s what you need to know about spring weather and termite activity.
Termites Like It Warm
Like many humans, termites prefer their environment to be a cozy 75 degrees. They burrow underground during the winter. Spring rain brings swarms to the surface in search of new food sources and shelter. If temperatures cool off again, termites will go looking for a warm place to hunker down. This is one reason why your heated home is an ideal environment for termites.
How to Prevent Termites from Invading Your House
Termites live in almost every region of the United States. They can burrow almost four feet below ground while they wait out cold winter weather. They are tough creatures that reproduce at an astonishing rate, and they are hard to get rid of. That’s just one of the many reasons so many homeowners fear them!
Pest control professionals have access to reliable termite preventive products. A termite preventative application will last at least a few years. Your pest control company will tell you how long you can wait before you need another treatment. Be sure not to skip a treatment – termites can do a lot of damage in a short period of time.
Signs of Termite Swarmers on Your Property
How can you tell that termite swarmers have surfaced on your property? There are a few telltale signs to look out for:
● A small group of termites will leave their nest to form a new colony. These termite pioneers are a “swarm.” If you’re lucky, you may see a small number of termites on the ground as they surface.
● A common sign of a new termite swarm is a pile of tiny wings. Termites shed their wings right before they mate. So, a pile of termite wings means there is a swarm nearby, and it’s growing.
● Termites build mud tubes up along a house’s foundation, to the trim wood around the bottom edge of the house. Mud tubes look like little brown straws up against your concrete foundation. Mud tubes are sure signs that termites are in your home.
Prevent or Eliminate Termite Swarmers in North Atlanta with Think Green
Concerned about termites entering your property this spring? Call Think Green. With over three decades of experience, we know the best products for termite swarms. No need to wait for termite swarmers to show up – our preventative treatments will keep your property termite-free for years to come. Schedule your appointment today.
