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Telltale Signs that You Have a Termite Problem (and Why You Should Call a Professional)

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

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Termites are the residential risky pests that everyone loathes and with good reason. Responsible for destroying many houses and homes, termites eat the wood that your house’s foundation is made of. However, until the damage is so severe that your house’s foundation starts collapsing, you may not even know that you have a termite problem. To aid you in determining whether or not you have a termite problem, we have compiled a list of telltale signs. Once you have located the presence of termites, it is important to call a professional pest control company in order to get the problem under wraps.

• You find sawdust piles that are located near doors, your garage or window areas. These sawdust piles are what are left behind after the termites have chewed through the wood.
• Another presence that you may find instead of or next to these saw dust piles are wings that are left behind by the termites. Termite control is important to eliminate the presence of the termites.
• Termites that are flying near the light is probably the most obvious indicator providing that you know what termites look like. They are attracted to the light like many other bugs.
• If you see what looks to be bubbling paint on a wood surface, do not dismiss it as aging wood, be sure to have it examined by a termite control company in San Diego.

Following these signs will alert you to potential termite problems that will inevitably lead to having to call a San Diego termite control company. When it comes to termites, the sooner you recognize their presence and call an exterminator for help, the less the damage to your home will be. Because homes are very expensive to build and replace, you want to make sure that you stay on top of the potential damages that could be caused by those pests.

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.

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Don’t Let Termites Eat Away at Your Investment

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Termites are one of the most destructive pests in the U.S., costing homeowners billions of dollars in property damages every year.  They have the ability to destroy your house; trees and plants on your property; and even in-ground swimming pools.  Once you’ve had them, your house is forever marred.  You may even have trouble selling your home at a future date if you’ve been infested with termites.

However, if you are able to detect them early, you can drastically minimize the amount of damage done.  It pays to have regular termite inspections done, and if you’ve had termites before you should be treating your property consistently.  You will be able to detect termites by looking for winged insects swarming around, termite droppings, bubbling paint, or wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it.

The first thing to do if you suspect you have termites is have a professional come out and look at your home’s structure to make sure they haven’t done any major damage.  If your infestation is in the early stages, you’ll want to take steps to eliminate any moisture around your home such as leaking a/c units or pipes, remove mulch or plants that are covering the ground, and seal any openings on the exterior of your house.  You also want to remove piles of lumber, old stumps or debris, and clear away anything like a shed that is leaning against your house.

Depending on the breed of termites and the severity of your infestation, treatment can vary from spraying liquid termiticides, painting on a liquid treatment, placing bait around the house or fumigating your property.  Some individuals may try to manage their termite problem themselves, but considering the affect termites can have on the overall value of your home, you would be wise to trust your investment to professional a professional pest control service.

For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.

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