Termites are active all year-round, but you may have heard the term “termite season.” Termite season refers to when this pest is most active, when temperatures are moderate, and humidity is high. You are probably thinking, “it doesn’t get humid in Arizona, so I don’t have to worry about termites.” Unfortunately, this is incorrect as termites are widespread throughout the state. Termites are most active in Arizona between March and November.
Termite swarmers, which are winged-reproductive members, are active year-round. Swarmers will leave their current colony to find another location to start a new one. This will usually happen after it has rained.
As a Queen Creek resident, you should know more about termite swarmers, signs of an infestation, how to make your property less attractive to this pest, and how professionals can help.
First Signs Of A Termite Infestation
Clusters of termite swarms are often the first sign of a problem. You will not likely have a termite problem if they are a distance away from your home’s foundation on a dead tree stump or other rotting wood. However, if they are close to your home, you should be worried that they are getting inside.
Once swarmers land, they drop their wings. You may find piles of shed wings near door frames, baseboards, and windowsills. Other signs of termites threatening your home include:
- Clicking noises coming from inside the walls. This sound is created by termite soldiers when they think the colony is in danger.
- Subterranean termites, the most common species in the area, need to live in moist soil to survive. Because of this, they use mud tubes to travel between their nest and the food source. If you see mud tubes on the foundation of your home, this is a sign that you have an active infestation.
- Wood on your property that looks and feels rough, as if it has been carved out.
While termite swarmers on the outskirts of your property might not mean you are likely to have an infestation, you should still take precautions.
Factors That Make Your Property Attractive To Termite Swarmers
To make your property less hospitable to termite swarmers looking to establish a new colony, you should do the following:
- Address all moisture issues such as leaks, clogged gutters, downspout diversion, and remove any water-damaged wood.
- Remove yard debris such as leaf piles, excess foliage, dead trees and stumps, and dead plants.
- Keep firewood appropriately stored.
- Make sure all exterior windows and doors have screens and weather stripping.
- Seal cracks in the foundation and exterior walls of your home.
Routine termite inspections are also beneficial, especially if you live in an area with high termite populations.
Professional Termite Assistance For The Best Protection
The best form of termite protection comes from professional assistance. If you are a Queen Creek resident and are worried about termites, you should contact Canopy Pest Control.
Our Termite Control Process Includes:
- An inspection performed by one of our service technicians at your earliest convince. We will look to see if you have a current infestation during the inspection and what factors might attract termites.
- Working within your needs and budget, your service technician will create a customized eradication plan if you have an active infestation or a prevention plan if you do not. We use eco-friendly pesticides to make a protective barrier around your property safely. Termite traps will also be placed in specific areas of your property to keep termites away from your home.
Keep your home termite-free with Canopy Pest Control. Call today to get started!