Its that time of year again. Termites are active all year long, but from March-November they become much more visible. Spring is the beginning of swarming season, though termites feed and reproduce during every season. They’re more active in weather above 70 degrees. Florida being warm year-round makes them more likely to be active during every season. This time of year, is the time to be cautious though because spring time is when many types of termites will swarm in search of a place to begin a new colony. Depending on the type of termite species a colony could potentially contain up to a million+. Since these wood boring insects are cold blooded, warmer temperatures enable them to breed, work and spread much more easily.

Termites are nicknamed the “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and wallpaper without any immediate signs of damage. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year. These are costs that a typically not covered by homeowner’s insurance policies. Your home is your most valued possession and should be protected. It is important to know what types of termite species are active in your area and to understand ways to prevent them from causing damage to your home.

Termites are not a pest that can be effectively controlled with do it yourself measures. If you find signs of termites its best to leave it to the professionals. Signs of a termite infestation include: flying termites (swarmer’s) and wings, hollow and damaged wood, wood tunnels, mud tubes, frass droppings and small, pinpoint holes in the drywall.

Here at Palm Coast Pest Control we can take care of all your termite issues. The most common types of termites in our area include the Drywood Termite and the Subterranean Termite. If you have Drywoods, we can offer you a spot treatment, fumigation or a WDO report. If you have Subterranean, we can offer you the Sentricon System with always active technology, pretreats, WDO reports or a trench and treat. For more information please give our office a call at 561-575-4005. When it comes to termites choose the best, Palm Coast Pest!