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Although termites are active year round, they are rarely ever seen. They will swarm out during the Spring when they are mating. Other than that, they will stay in the ground or hidden behind walls or other voided areas. A trained inspector will know to look for damage to sheetrock or trim work within the house and will be able to easily distinguish between termite damage and water damage. Baseboards and window sills are places termites will typically present themselves first.

Termites around the world cause damages in excess of a billion dollars each year. When detected early, damages are usually limited to minor sheetrock or trim repairs. Left undisturbed in load bearing walls of a structure, termites could easily cause excessive damage resulting in tens of thousands of dollars if not more.

There are numerous ways that pests can enter a home. Ants, roaches, and even mice can enter through impossibly tiny cracks and crevices as they search for food and shelter. To lessen the chances of pests intruding into your home, be sure to keep any branches, shrubs, piles of firewood, decorative rocks, and any other aspect of landscaping well-maintained.

For example, if you’ve got a pile of firewood adjacent to your home, be sure to roll around the logs every so often to decrease the chance of pests beginning to form nests in the area, or have them raised off the ground. Properly stacking any piles of firewood would also be beneficial and optimal.

Spiders, ants, and other pests have been known to use trees, shrubs, and parts of gardens as ladders into homes through windows, cracks in brick siding, etc. Before applying any treatment, D & G Exterminating inspects and pinpoints potential problem areas that may need to be tended to, but it is your job to make sure that these areas get the alteration that they need.

If you’re inquiring about pest inspection and/or pest control,  chances are you’ve tried to solve the issue yourself. While taking things into your own hands is great in some instances, pest control almost always requires more strategy and attention than you can give it. More often than not, homeowners tend to lack the expertise and time to handle most pest-related situations that are commonly encountered in or around a home or business. If you’d like to nip your pest control problem in the bud right now, call us today.

D & G Exterminating’s first priority is the safety and happiness of our customers, as well as being as environmentally friendly as possible.  All of our materials are EPA approved and biodegradable and all technicians have been thoroughly trained on industry safety regulations and guidelines. The products we use are the same products that are used on sensitive areas, such as schools and hospitals. We take pride in providing pet-friendly and kid-friendly pest solutions to our clients.

Termites live in the ground and need a lot of moisture to survive. When they leave the colony to invade a structure, they build shelter tubes (mud) to protect them from predators and keep them moist. The will build these tubes right up the side of the foundation, piers or come right through an expansion crack.

There are some ways to prevent winter pests from invading your home. However, individuals are usually unable to secure the entirety of their home. Winter pests will always find a point of entry. So, professional pest control services are ideal to ensure that all necessary prevention techniques are thoroughly and properly completed.

However, some steps you can take on your own include:

• Seal all cracks and holes on the outside of your home. Mice can squeeze through a dime-size hole, so make sure they are thoroughly sealed
• Keep firewood at least 20 feet from your home, as rodents and ants love to hide in these piles
• Secure the mortar and weather stripping around your windows and foundation
• Install screen vents to your chimney
• Eliminate moisture from all attics, basements, and crawl spaces
• Dry out all moisture sites, especially in your bathroom. Ensure the absence of leaking pipes and clogged drains, or any other potentially wet area. Such conditions are attractive to cockroaches
• Keep your home clean and ensure its doors and windows are kept in proper working condition! Most pests love to hide in clutter and have been known to intrude through damaged doors and window seals.

It depends case-by-case. Certain pests take longer to deal with than others, and certain homes are larger and more complicated to service than others. Some treatments may only take 30 minutes while others may take up to 8 hours depending on the severity and type of treatment that is needed.

Your technician will happily advise you if you, your family, or your pet need to leave the home. Oftentimes, treated surfaces need time to dry. This can be a problem if you’ve got a 2-year-old touching everything in sight and putting anything possible into their mouths.
By advising your technicians of any sensitive people, pets, fish ponds, or even organic gardens that require extra care and attention, you’re avoiding potential issues after your home is serviced.