Thursday, March 10th, 2011
It’s that time of year when a normally silent and hidden termite colony decides to make itself known, by sending 1000′s of colony members out and into our homes. This is usually the first indication a homeowner has that there is a termite problem. Unfortunately, it’s a problem that has been developing for possibly 5-10 years.
Flying termites, also known as swarmmers, are the reproductive class of the termite colony. They leave the colony in an attempt to create a new one. These swarmmers, fly out of the ground, find a mate within the same swarm, and then attempt to make it back into the ground at a new location. They will then begin the process of colony creation. These reproductive termites only leave a mature colony, which is a colony that is usually 5 years old or more.
If you see a swarm, collect a few in a sandwich bag. Then call HomePro at 757-499-1078, we will send someone out to determine if the insects are in fact termites and whether or not there are any termites damaging your property.
Also click this link to see pictures of flying termites: Flying Termite Pictures
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
This is a common question that we get from homeowners, “Can I get termites by spreading mulch around my house?”. The answer is two part. First, yes it is possible to scoop up termites with mulch and spread them around your home. Second, it really doesn’t matter because the termites that you would bring have no reproductive abilities and would be so few in number that they would have no chance of causing any real damage. Once removed from their original colony, they will likely die within a few days or weeks.
The termites that plague homes in our area (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and the rest of Hampton Roads) are subterranean termites. Subterranean termites live in the ground and are all around our homes. The number of termites already around a home, would dwarf the number of termites you could pick up at the lawn and garden center by 1000 times or more. So they are a much bigger concern than the termites that happen to be found in the mulch.
Mulching your flower beds will hold moisture in the soil adjacent to the home. This makes it more suitable for a termite infestation and will increase your risk for termites. So mulch can increase your risk for termites but not because termites are living in the mulch. Getting a yearly termite inspection and keeping your property under a termite policy are the best ways to ensure you are termite free.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Here are some pictures of termite infestations that we’ve found. It’s amazing how quickly they can move in and damage a home. If you would like a free termite inspection in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or any other Hampton Roads city call 757-499-1078 or click the appropriate link below to get more information.
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Here is a single termite tube in a crawlspace
This is the largest termite tube I have ever seen
This is damage to the subfloor of a home. It caused severe sagging inside the home.
Termite shelter tubes and damage to a floor joist
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