Termite Control in Olympia

Signs of a Termite infestation:

Not all termite infestations occur in visible places where homeowners can spot them. Termites often hide away in hard-to-reach areas such as attics, crawl spaces, and wall voids, making it even more difficult for homeowners to detect them before extensive damage has already been caused. Once an infestation is present, it can spread quickly throughout the home, eating away at the foundations and walls until significant repairs must be made. 

Common signs of a termite infestation include: 

• Mud tubes on the exterior or interior walls of your home. These are made from bits of wood and soil, which provides them with cover and moisture to travel between their food source and the colony. 
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped. This is often a sign that termites have eaten away at it from the inside out. 
• Discarded wings near windowsills or other areas of entry into the home. Termites shed their wings after swarming, so piles of discarded wings could be an indication that a colony has settled in your home. 
• Small, pin-sized holes in walls or wooden structures as this could be where they've created tiny pathways to enter your home.

How to Get Rid of Termites

Getting rid of termites can be challenging, but here are several steps you can take to help eliminate them:

1. Identify the Type: Determine the type of termites you're dealing with.
2. Inspect Your Property: Look for signs of termite activity indoors and outdoors.
3. Eliminate Moisture: Fix leaks and improve ventilation to reduce moisture levels.
4. Remove Wood-to-Ground Contact: Replace wooden structures in contact with soil.
5. Use Termite Baits and Liquid Termiticides: Apply baits and/or liquid termiticides strategically.
6. Consider Fumigation: For severe infestations, consult professionals for fumigation.
7. Monitor and Prevent: Regularly check for signs of reinfestation and take preventive measures.
8. Seek Professional Help: Consult pest control professionals if unsure or for severe infestations.

By combining these methods and maintaining vigilance, you can effectively control and eliminate termite infestations from your property.

How We Approach Termite Control

Termite control is a multi-pronged effort that takes a comprehensive approach to get rid of the problem. At Venables Pest Management, we start with a detailed inspection to gauge the severity of the infestation and determine what type of treatment is necessary. Our technicians are highly trained to identify the species of termites and locate the main colonies. Once identified, we can then proceed with a multi-layered treatment that includes baits and termiticides. 

Baits are especially effective against termites, as they target all stages of their life cycle—from larvae to adult insects—and prevent them from reproducing or causing further damage. Our technicians apply these baits in strategic locations around your home’s foundation, where they will most effectively control the infestation. Baits also provide ongoing protection since each bait has special ingredients that act slowly over time, making sure any new invading termites won’t find refuge in your home. 

For more severe infestations or for additional protection, our technicians may also utilize termiticides in areas where baiting is not possible or practical. Termiticides form an invisible barrier around your structure that help repel and kill invading termites on contact. These treatments are generally applied around your foundation and other entry points, such as utility lines and pipes, thus forming an impenetrable shield against these wood-destroying pests. In addition to killing termites on contact, these chemical barriers continue working long after application, leaving behind a residual action that keeps them away for years. 

At Venables Pest Management, we understand how important it is for you to protect your home from potential damage caused by these wood-destroying pests and take pride in providing environmentally friendly solutions while still getting rid of any current infestation quickly and effectively. We utilize both traditional methods along with cutting-edge pest exclusion techniques to keep your home safe from all types of pests, including termites! 

Get in touch with our Olympia termite control specialists and put an end to the destruction. Call (360) 443-5813 today for a free estimate!