Termite Control
Termites don't know the difference between dead trees and the wood in your home. After a free, thorough inspection we recommend a treatment for your home's construction type, and if termites return, we re-treat at no additional fee.
All American Pest Control recommends certain treatment techniques based on your home's construction type.
A continuous insecticide barrier between the termite colony, usually in the soil, and the wood in your building. In most cases the foundation is drilled, working inside the home or basement.
Stations installed flush with the ground around the perimeter of your home, often hidden in the landscaping. They open only with a special tool and are checked on a regular basis.
Evidence of termite infestations
Eastern subterranean termites are the most common termites in North America. They live in the soil and travel through mud tubes to reach wood. Swarms are common in spring and fall, especially after a rain.
Do not panic. Termites work slowly; the structure will not be extensively damaged or collapse overnight. Based on normal feeding activity it takes 3 to 8 years to cause appreciable damage.
Take your time to make a sound decision. Do not let anyone force a quick decision. Ask for the plan of work showing where termites are active and how they will be treated, and for written information on chemical treatment, repair of woodwork, warranties, copies of insecticide labels and other pertinent information.
Checking for yourself: probe wood with a screwdriver, ice pick or knife, starting in the basement or crawl space with a bright flashlight. Mud tubes are solid evidence of termite activity. Also check sills, joists, support posts, wood under porches, cracks in block or brick, and scrap wood, stumps and fence posts near the house.
Beware of:
Termites have straight, beadlike antennae, two pairs of wings of almost equal length and a broad waist; ants have elbowed antennae, front wings much larger than the hind wings and a narrow waist.
A qualified inspector can tell whether termites are still active and roughly how old the damage is; under normal feeding activity it takes 3 to 8 years to cause appreciable damage.
Swarming usually happens in spring, with smaller swarms through summer and fall. Swarms are common after a rain.
All American Pest Control offers free termite inspections; choose "Free termite inspection" on the service request form or call (252) 726-8899.
If termites happen to return following your treatment, we re-treat the problem at no additional fee to you.