The word termite is enough to strike fear into the hearts of any homeowner. These small insects can cause a lot of damage to a house. But there is good news, termites are preventable pests, and working with a company that offers termite pest control in Orange County can help to prevent them from ever getting inside.
This guide will explain a little about termite colonies to help you better understand how they operate and what happens behind the scenes of a home infested with termites. We’ll also review the best way to avoid a termite infestation in your home and provide some helpful prevention tips. Read on to learn more about termites from the pros at FlynnCo.
The Life Cycle Of A Termite Colony
Termites in Orange County are social insects, meaning they live in colonies and work together in a community. Each individual termite belongs to a caste that designates its purpose. The castes include:
- Primary reproductives: This caste includes the queen and king, who can live up to 15 years, with a mature queen producing 1,000 eggs daily.
- Winged reproductive swarmers: After a colony matures, it will send out swarmers (future queens and kings) to start a new colony.
- Workers: They live up to two years and are responsible for foraging for food, caring for nest mates, and repairing the nest.
- Soldiers: They may live for one or two years and are responsible for defending the colony.
Spring is the time of year swarmers leave the nest to start new colonies. Seeing winged swarming termites on your Orange County property is a sign of a colony nearby and may indicate an infestation in your home. Contacting a company like FlynnCo to perform a termite inspection can help to prevent damage to your home.
How Termites Silently Destroy Property
Termites in the walls of a home are known as “silent destroyers” because they eat wood 24 hours a day, seven days a week, never sleeping or taking a break, while no one even knows they are there. Over time, they can cause significant damage to the structure of a house. Homeowner’s insurance companies consider termite damage preventable and are not likely to cover the cost of repairs.
The best way to protect your property from damage is to have a local company provide regular termite inspections. FlynnCo can inspect your property for termites and help you to take steps to prevent an infestation. Contact us today with any questions or to learn more about our services.
Prevention Is Crucial To Successful Termite Control
Regular termite inspections are a great way to catch a problem in its early stages, but preventing them from infesting in the first place is the key to successful termite control. Here are some tips we suggest for termite prevention in Orange County homes:
- Eliminate areas where wood and soil meet near your house.
- Divert water away from the foundation.
- Properly ventilate basements, crawl spaces, and attics.
- Repair any leaking pipes or faucets.
- Seal any cracks or crevices on the exterior of the house.
A local home pest control company like FlynnCo can help by inspecting your property for any factors that may attract termites. Contact us today if you would like to schedule an inspection.
Total Termite Control For Orange County Homeowners
If you suspect you see signs of termites in your house or haven’t had a termite inspection in a while, we are here to help. Contact us today at FlynnCo to find out more about our services or to set up an appointment so we can help you protect your home from termites.