Termites are beneficial insects in nature. They breakdown cellulose and in the process return nutrients to the soil. But when they infest structures, termites do more damage than fires, storms and earthquakes combined.

Termites can found in almost every state. They feed on wood and may also destroy paper products such as books, cardboard boxes and variety of other items. Even buildings with steel framing & masonry walls are targets because of the wooden door and window frames, cabinets & shelving within the buildings

A termite colony is large, composed of the queen, king, winged reproductive, swarmers soldiers and workers

Wood damaged by termites always has remains of mud tubes attached to wood galleries or tunnels in an irregular pattern. The tunnels may contain broken mud particles with fecal materials. In the case of an active colony, white termites may be found in infested wood.     

The presence of flying winged males, females or their shed wings inside the building indicates an infestation.

The presence of mud or shelter tubes extending from the ground to woodwork or on foundation walls also may indicate infestation. Workers travel periodically via shelter tubes to their nest to regain moisture and perform feeding duties. Each mud tube is approximately the diameter of a lead pencil.

Termite Inspections

• Bora Scope and Locator Termite Inspection
• Conventional Termite Inspection
• Termite Control
• Residential pest control including homes and apartments

• Office Buildings
• Factories
• Apartment Buildings
• Co-ops
• Condominiums
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Nursing Homes

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