Have you ever seen a log that is crawling with termites? Chances are you have seen termite damage but always manage to miss seeing these pests. Why is this? Well, termites are sneaky little insects that only come out into the open during certain times of the year. We call this termite season. If you know when this season is, you can be prepared to spot and deal with these pests before they start an infestation. Keep reading to learn more about termite season in Norwalk and how to stop these pests from getting into your home. Contact our team at Insecta X Total Pest Solutions if you suspect your home already has an active termite infestation. We will talk you through our Norwalk pest control options and help you find one that meets your needs.
About The Life Cycle Of Termites
Most termites are born as workers. Workers are tasked with building tunnels and gathering cellulose (the main component found in wood) for their family members. Other members of termite society include soldiers, reproductives, and reproductive swarmers. All of these members start out as eggs inside colonies. These eggs take one to two weeks to hatch and not much longer to develop into adulthood. Termite swarmers are only produced during termite season. Subterranean termites, the only native species to Norwalk, swarm during the spring or summer months on a warm day after it rains. They need moist conditions to survive above ground. Even with this, swarmers only stay out for about 30 to 40 minutes before they begin to dry out.
How Quickly Can Termites Destroy A House?
If termites have just settled into your home, you don’t have to worry about serious damage for at least six months. The challenge is spotting these pests before things get out of hand. Termites are one of the hardest insects to identify because of the way they infest wood and avoid coming out into the open. It isn’t until clear signs of damage start to show up that homeowners notice problems. We highly recommend hiring our team for a yearly wood-destroying insect report. This allows us to spot signs of termites before the damage they cause becomes severe inside your home.
Remove Factors That Attract Termites To Your Property
There are many little things that might draw termites to your property and then to your home. If you have some time, we highly recommend using these tips and tricks to reduce your chances of an infestation.
- Clear leaves, sticks, and other organic clutter from your yard.
- Remove fallen trees and dead stumps from your property.
- Eliminate sources of water build-up on your property that might negatively affect wood.
- Make sure your home’s pipes are in good working condition and use a dehumidifier to keep moisture levels down inside.
- Repair or replace structural wood in your home and outbuildings that has been damaged by water damage or rot.
For more protection against active termites in Norwalk, have our team install a comprehensive termite control treatment around your home and outbuildings.
Contact The Professionals For The Best Termite Protection
It does not take long for a termite-infested tree to turn into a full-blown infestation inside your home. If you want total protection against these wood-destroying pests, it is important to invest in termite control. To better understand what this might look like for your property, have a conversation with our team at Insecta X Total Pest Solutions. We would be happy to talk you through the details.
Contact Insecta X Total Pest Solutions now to discuss our options for pest control and find a great year-round option to combat termites on your property.