Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Alabama is home to the worst termite in the United States, the subterranean termite. This termite creates tunnels underneath the lawn which are used to enter and exit the wood structure of your house, where they eat away at the cellulose and destroy your property from the inside out. The tunnel allows the termite to travel to and from the home without being detected. Before you realize what’s happened, termite damage can exceed thousands of dollars.
Other important facts about the subterranean termite:
- A subterranean termite colony consists of anywhere between 60,000 and two million worker termites.
- The Queen subterranean termite can live up to 30 years.
- Subterranean termites need moisture to survive. We recommend you initiate a moisture control plan at your home if termite problems persist.
- June through September are the most active months for the subterranean termite. It consumes more wood during these months.
Regular termite inspections detect termites before they destroy your home and cause substantial damage. An annual inspection is enough for most homeowners, although you should always schedule service if you suspect a problem with this pest, regardless of the last time you had an inspection.
If a termite problem is detected or if preventing this problem is important to you, use the Sentricon baiting system. The proven system brings a decade of termite prevention to your home. It’s now considered the standard in subterranean termite elimination.
Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust.
Call us today for any of your pest control needs.
