If you live in or around Moreno Valley or Riverside and you feel that you have an infestation of termites of any kind, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to get a termite inspection. A one-off termite Control program or regular extermination treatments can keep your home termite-free for many years to come.

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Termite Inspection – Different Types of Termites

Termites are tiny, wood-destroying insects. Their history dates back to the time of the dinosaurs. The insects like to eat wet and moldy wood and love to build their nests in the ground and in the walls. There are three major types of termites, known as subterranean termites, damp wood termites, and drywood termites.

– Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termites cause 95% of termite-related damage in the United States. They require a good deal of moisture from soil and damp wood. These types of termites typically live in the soil, but they can thrive above ground if there’s enough moisture present. They tend to live in extremely large colonies.

You can tell if you have a subterranean termite infestation if you notice protective mud tubes on the outside of your home or in underground areas, such as your crawl space.

– Dampwood Termites

Dampwood termites are significantly larger than subterranean termites. They are characterized by their large heads and mandibles.

You typically get an infestation of these types of termites when you have water-damaged wood that is resting directly on the ground. You can also get an infestation by having lumber around your home or fallen logs or tree branches.

Instead of mud tubes, these termites cover up their entry with their own feces. The wood they inhabit contains very high levels of moisture, which can also lead to fungus. The result is wood decay and moisture that leaks into your home.

– Drywood Termites

Drywood termites don’t require as much moisture as other termites and normally live within the wood. That means they don’t necessarily need soil to keep moist. These types of termites also typically live in smaller colonies. You can determine if you have an infestation of drywood termites if you notice the insect’s sand-like fecal matter.

Of all the species, the termites known as worker termites are the most common with their small, creamy white appearance. Worker termites also cause the most damage. Aside from their creamy outer husks, termites have six legs and look very similar to flying ants. In fact, the two are often mistaken for one another.

Termites tend to swarm in the early spring. If you have mud tubes on the outside of your home, such as near the foundation, you might experience an active termite infestation. If you notice a swarm or you suspect that termites have infested your property, it is important to call the professionals at Final Exterminators right away. The longer you wait, the more damage can be done.

How Termites Can Damage Your Home

Termites are constantly eating. They never stop and their voracious appetites can cause significant structural damage to your home. In fact, termites are often referred to as the “silent destroyer” because they may be living in your home without you knowing it. It’s only when the damage has been done that you realize that you’ve been infested all along.

That’s because these pests tend to live in massive colonies that can number from multiple thousands to tens of millions, and they tend to remain hidden until it’s too late.

In order to prevent further infestation and resulting structural damage that can be caused by termites, it is important to be proactive.

We recommend calling the area’s best termite control services at Final Exterminators. We are now serving clients throughout the areas of Riverside and Moreno Valley, California, and would be proud to serve you.

Termite Control And Damage Statistics

Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year. Don’t let your home be one of them. When you consider that U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage, you owe it to yourself to call Final Exterminators to ensure you’re not a victim of these pests.

According to an estimate by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), homeowners and renters in the U.S. spend a minimum of $1 billion on Formosan termite control and damage repairs annually. As per the calculation of some experts, the total spending could even be up to $2 billion.

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Signs You Might Require Termite Inspection

If you suspect you might have a termite infestation because you saw one or more of the tiny insects, you might be right. However, there are other warning signs you can look for just to be sure.

• Swarm: We’ve already discussed how a termite swarm can occur in early spring. You might also want to check the soil around your home for any sign of termites, as that may be an indicator that your home is at risk.
• Cracked or Bubbled Paint: This cracking and bubbling of paint are caused by frass or termite droppings, which is a sure sign that you have an infestation of termites on your hands.
• Hollow Wood: Termites tend to eat structures from the inside out. If you knock on a piece of wood and it feels and sounds hollow inside, it might mean that termites have been making a meal out of your home’s equity.
• Mud Tubes: These odd-shaped nests made of mud can typically be found on exterior walls, on wooden beams, and in crawl spaces.
• Wings: If you only notice discarded wings without the termites attached, that’s still a sign an infestation is occurring.

It’s not your fault that you have termites. In fact, it’s common for homeowners to experience termites infesting their homes.

Termite Control – Reasons Termites Might Infest Your Home

If you live in a wooden structure or have a wooden porch or deck, your home is a prime opportunity for termites to nest and feed.

Likewise, if you keep firewood stacked around your home, that can also lead to an infestation.

Damp soil and living adjacent to too many trees and shrubs can also lead to an infestation.