Buck's Pest Control, Inc. Termite Extermination

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Termite Swarmers: In the Spring as the weather warms and spring rains fall, termites begin to swarm. They can appear anywhere in a home, Generally termite swarmers will fall to the floor a few feet from where they appear. They will then shed their wings and try to find a mate so they can start a colony of their own. If you are like most homeowners, you will run to the sink to grab a can of raid and begin spraying them. To see an actual termite swarm view this video.

While termite swarmers can send a panic through your house, not to worry, your home will not be eaten alive right away, In fact those kings and queens swarming in your home cannot eat wood and rarely if ever will survive to begin a colony. It does however provide a warning that you most likely have an infestation somewhere in your home. It's time to call Buck's 919-557-1900. It's also best to keep a few of the swarmer in a plastic bag for the inspector. Ants also swarm in homes the same times termites do and our inspector can look at the swarmers you kept to determine whether they are termites or ants.

Free Termite Inspections

Termites cause over 5 billion dollars in damage each year in the United States. In the Raleigh Durham area, the main termite culprits are subterranean termites. These are termites that live underground and will use your home as food for the colony. The amount of wood a large termite colony can consume annually varies, depending on the size of the colony and the type of termite. However serious damage can and does result annually from the type of subterranean termites prolific in our area of the country.

It is said there are only three types of homes on that has had termite damage in the past, one that currently has termite damage and one that will have termite damage in the future. Prevention can add a fourth type of home, one that has been protected by a professional termite extermination company.

Give Buck's a call right now at 919-557-1900, or complete the Free Termite Inspection, and we will meet you at the home and complete the inspection.