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Rely on Greenleaf Mosquito & Pest for Pest Control

The words “termite infestation†strike fear into the hearts of many Texan home and business owners and for good reason. These silent destroyers are responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of property damages every year in the United States alone. When you need effective termite treatment in the Greater Houston Area, Greenleaf Mosquito & Pest has your termite control needs covered. We offer both conventional treatments and baiting systems depending on your situation. If you suspect you have a termite infestation, we encourage you to give us a call today to request a free initial consultation and termite inspection in your Houston-area home or business, and we’ll go from there!

What Are Termites and How to Tell If Your Home’s Infested

Termites are small, winged insects that feed on anything that contains cellulose material, including wood structures and fixtures, paper, books, and cardboard boxes. Swarms of termites are commonly found in the spring , as they prefer warmer temperatures. Termites operate in a complex caste system that includes workers, reproductives, soldiers, kings, and queens capable of laying thousands of eggs per day. Because termites have an average lifespan of two years, it doesn’t take much time for a small colony to grow into a serious headache. Here are some telltale signs you may have a termite infestation in your home or business:

  • Wood damage or hollow wood
  • Sagging drywall or floors
  • Mud tubes (small tunnels made of dirt or soil found up walls or near your foundation)
  • Discarded wings near your doors or around your windowsills
  • Chipped/cracked paint near your windows, vents, roof, siding, or foundation
  • Swarmers near your lights (look like flying ants)
  • Termite droppings (small, oval-shaped pellets with six concave sides and round ends)

What Type of Termites Are Found in the Houston Area?

With three species of termites native to our neck of the woods, one could say that Houston-area properties are at a high-risk for termite infestations. Whether you have eastern subterranean termites, Formosan subterranean termites, or dry-wood termites invading your space, we’re the experienced pest control team to call for reliable termite treatments in the Houston area. Here are a few identifying features of these three types of termites for your reference:

  • Eastern Subterranean Termites – Eastern subterranean termites are the most common type of North American termite, found everywhere from Oregon to Texas to Ontario. Because these termites nest underground, it can take years to discover their damages to a home’s frame or wooden structure. Subterranean termites must have contact with soil and very little light or open-air exposure to survive. They may be pale yellow, white, cream-colored, dark brown, or black, depending on their role in the colony.
  • Formosan Subterranean Termites – Oft nicknamed the “super termite,†Formosan subterranean termites can damage a structure significantly in as little as three months due to their extensive colony sizes (up to 10 times larger than other subterranean species) and their ability to consume wood rapidly. This type of termite was native to Formosa (Taiwan), China, and Japan before migrating to the continental United States and elsewhere around the globe. Because they’re also capable of establishing secondary aerial nests outside of the soil, Formosan subterranean termites are exceptionally formidable foes.
  • Dry-wood Termites – Found everywhere from Northern California to Southern Florida, drywood termites have soft, light-to-dark brown cylinder-shaped bodies, six legs, compound eyes, and chewing mandibles. They’re especially prevalent in the Gulf of Mexico region and do not need to live underground in the soil like subterranean termites. Drywood termites tend to thrive in or near undecayed dry-wood in low-moisture areas, including eaves, siding, cornices, walls, furniture, and other interior woodwork.

How Greenleaf Handles Houston’s Termite Control Needs

As a company that’s provided Houston termite control for many years, Greenleaf Mosquito & Pest specializes in two main methods of termite treatment, including whole-house and spot treatments:

Conventional Treatment –In most cases, the best choice for termite control is a Termidor SC termite treatment. This preferred high-quality treatment is the industry pinnacle and includes:

  • Termidor SC treatment at and around the most susceptible termite areas
  • Treatment of bath traps and other plumbing areas as needed
  • Treatment of active areas inside your home
  • Optional warranty up to ten years
  • Free Termite Inspections/Consultations

Baiting System– We also offer Termite Monitoring/Bait Systems, a choice that provides quarterly monitoring of bait stations, application of termiticides to areas where termites are active and the option of a lifetime warranty.

Benefits of Calling Greenleaf for Houston-Area Pest Control

Capable of rivaling any large-scale operation with the personalized attention that you and your property deserve, Greenleaf Mosquito & Pest provides free estimates without any hidden fees. Once called upon for termite treatment, our experienced pest control professionals will also recommend further ways to prevent termite infestations and reduce exposure to termites. If you suspect your home’s been infested by termites, please give us a call today to request a free estimate for our customized termite treatment options in the Greater Houston Area. Because Houston is considered a high-risk area, we suggest having your home or business inspected for termites regularly to ensure everything’s as it should be.

Call GreenLeaf Mosquito and Pest today!