 Termites
The most common termite in the area is the dampwood termite. These nest in wet, rotting wood only. Therefore, their presence is mostly just an indication of a rot problem. If the source of water to the area is eliminated, and all of the rotted wood replaced, the termite “problem” has been solved by non-chemical means -- the elimination of their only habitat.
Subterranean termites are much more of a problem, since they will inhabit sound wood and can do significant damage without detection. A wide variety of treatments are used to treat subterranean termites, including flooding areas under slabs with insecticide by drilling the slabs. Arealty Exterminators does not perform treatments for subterranean termites. |
