Downtown Fort Myers is always alive with activity. It offers so many cultural and historical curiosities that residents can spend years trying to explore them all. The River District can spice up the nighttime hours with exciting nightlife, variety-filled dining, and live entertainment venues. Some homes in Fort Myers are also often alive with activity due when termites invade. Without Fort Myers pest control, the deconstruction of the wood in your home might already be actively progressing.
About The Termite Caste System
Termites in Fort Myers establish colonies that operate on a caste system; all the colony members perform specific jobs to ensure survival. Caste systems are well-oiled machines where every member knows and does their job.
The three different caste systems of a termite colony include:
- The reproductive caste – these termites have a king, queen, and alates (swarmers). When a colony becomes mature, swarmers will leave a larger colony. Swarmers will choose a mate and find a suitable location to build a new nest. Once a nest gets established, it is the job of the king and queen to focus on reproducing. Queens take this task seriously, producing as many as 1,000 eggs daily!
- The worker caste – these termites are the largest group in the colony; they are the colony’s caregivers. Workers repair damaged nests, groom and care for others in the nest, and locate food sources for the colony.
- The soldier caste – these termites are the defenders of a colony. Soldiers have substantial rectangular armored heads with extra-large, strong jaws. These termites guard against potential threats to their nest.
Termite infestations have a well-structured organization, allowing termite numbers to expand rapidly. Without quick termite removal services in Fort Myers from a trusted pest professional like Stat Pest Control, termites will inflict more damage on homes.
How Termites Can Silently Damage Your Home
Termites are especially damaging to homes because homeowners rarely see or hear them as they silently weaken wood structures. Termites love anything made of cellulose (plant-based products). Wood is one of the plant-based products termites find incredibly delicious; that’s unfortunate news for homeowners because their homes have a plenteous supply. Evidence of termite damage often becomes evident through sagging floors, blistered/dark wood, paint or wallpaper that looks sunken or bubbles, and windows or doors that begin to stick.
If termites continue to drill into support beams, wood can become weak, thin, and crumbly over time. While termite damage doesn’t happen overnight, structural damage can occur if termites munch for long periods. Even small colonies can eat around five grams of wood daily, equivalent to a 2×4 piece of lumber annually; repairs are costly and rarely covered by insurance. Once signs of termites inside your house are detected, homeowners must take action quickly. At Stat Pest Control, we pick up the phone when you call, and we will respond promptly to your individual pest control needs.
Effective Quality Prevention Is Key To Successful Termite Control
To keep active termites outside where they belong, homeowners must install preventative measures around their homes. With some adjustments around your home, effective prevention is obtainable. Always inspect wood products that come into your home. Some termite species don’t come from underground; they often ride into homes on things like furniture and picture frames. Other termites connect to homes through the soil; therefore, maintaining a one-inch gap between your home’s soil and any wood products around your home helps deter wandering termites.
Keeping wood debris in your yard off the ground makes your property less attractive to termites looking for food. Sealing cracks and crevices in siding and around foundations reduce access points termites like to use to get inside. Termites need moisture to survive; homeowners should repair leaks or standing water problems. Areas around your home that tend to be moisture prone (like crawlspaces) should also be well-ventilated. A determined termite may find a way to breach even the best defensive measures; if that happens, Stat Pest Control is ready to help you kick termites out of your Fort Myers home.
Professional Termite Control Offers Lasting Protection For Your Home
Stat Pest Control was established in 2018 and is no ordinary pest company; our founder’s goal is to ensure customers always get treated the same way we’d treat our family members. As our name implies, when customers call, we pick up the phone, listen to your concerns, show up the same day, and get the job done right the first time. For expert pest and termite treatments, contact Stat Pest Control for a free inspection and estimate, and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Fort Myers. We’ll be there when you need us most.
