Termite Frequently Asked Questions List

• What Are Termites?
  1. Termites are small, social insects that are best known for their ability to digest cellulose. Cellulose is the primary component of wood and other plant materials. Their Purpose in the Environment is to help decompose Dead Cellulose Material. Examples are Fallen Tree’s, Branches. Unfortunately, though they cannot tell the difference from what is out in the woods or what we use for our homes and structures.
• Are Their Different Types of Termites?
  1. Yes, there are approximately 2,700 Different Species of Termites and several Termite Classifications.
     1. The basic common types of Termites in the United States are
        1. Subterranean Termites
        2. Drywood Termites
        3. Damp wood Termites
     2. The one We have primarily in the Northeast are called Eastern Subterranean Termites.

• Can Termites Cause Damage to our Home?
  1. Yes, Termites can cause Damage and Structural Damage to your home or structure over time.   Termites are known to cause approximately 5 billion Dollars’ worth of Damage annually in the USA.
     1. Termites can cause damage that is visual when they start depending on the type of foundation and construction of the structure.
     2. They can also cause damage that is hidden behind walls, or in in accessible crawlspaces, Etc.
     3. The damage can affect the structural integrity of The Home where the Termites are causing Damage. Examples are Floor Joists, Wood Floors, Wooden Stairway Runners, Etc.

• How Do You Treat Termites?
  1. Each Termite Type has a different type of treatment that is effective for dealing with them. For The Eastern Subterranean Termite that we Have in The Northeast, there are 2 Common Treatment Methods.

1.) is a Traditional Liquid Termiticide Treatment- Which is a Termiticide Barrier around the foundation of the structure below the soil level.

2.) is a Termite Baiting System. Which is placed around the foundation of the structure to monitor and treat Termite colonies near the structure. We offer and are Certified for the Sentricon Always Active Termite Baiting System.

• Do you Have a Green Treatment Option?

Yes, we do have a Green Termite Treatment option called the Sentricon Always Active Termite Baiting System. The Sentricon Baiting System is a green treatment method and only effects organisms that Require Chitin in their life cycles Such as Termites.

• Is the Treatment Safe for our Pets, Kids, and Family?  

A.) For our Traditional liquid Termite treatments 

Yes, we will advise you on the areas that will be treated both on the exterior and interior of the Structure. We will also give you any required Re-entry times for any family members to return to those areas Safely once the treatment is done.  

B.) For our Sentricon Always Active Baiting System Treatment option 

Yes, it is Safe for All family members.  

• What is the Difference Between a Liquid Termiticide Treatment and The Sentricon Always Active Baiting System Treatment?  

There are several differences between the 2 different termite treatment methods. Most of the Differences are how the treatment works, and how the treatment is Installed/ Applied,  

They Are though both Effective Treatment options.  

The Difference between how the Product works 

The Liquid Termiticide barrier works when the Termites pass through treatment barrier and then it will allow them to pass the product off to their fellow termites before it kills them. Acting as a domino effect with each termite affected.  

The Treatment requires a full barrier treatment around the structure which means that if soil is present, we will make a trench around the foundation, if concreate, patio blocks, or Pavement, are within 12 inches of the foundation we will Drill holes to make
 sure we get the product where it needs to be below soil grade to be effective.  As well as were needed drill into slab floors on the interior if necessary, depending on the type of foundation construction and termite activity at the location.  

The Sentricon Always Active Termite Baiting System Works by being placed around the structure and as the Termites forage food sources they find the stations. The Product inside the Station is designed to be more appealing to the Termites than Cellulose material from wood.  As They feed on the Station, it will prevent them from going through their life cycle stages and eliminate the colony.   This will deal with the termites causing damage to a structure but can take up to 2 years to completely Stop Termite Swarmer Activity that can occur in the Spring and Fall.  

• Where would Their nest be located

Termite colonies typically are found in the soil, near your structure or under the Foundation of your home. They can be 6-20 feet below the ground soil level.  

• Would you be able to explain/ suggest what needs to be repaired based on the damage from the termites?

We can let you as the property owner know what we can visibly see damaged by Termites but since we are not licensed Construccion contractors or Structural engineers we cannot explain what needs to be repaired.  

• Do you Repair damage caused by Termites that you find during an inspection?  

We do not do repair work on any visual termite damage so you will need a licensed contractor to repair any damage.