Termite Pest Control Services

1. Wood / structural damage – The most apparent sign of termites is usually structural damage to wood throughout a structure.
2. Mud tubes – These are created when subterranean termites build pathways from the ground to the closest source of wood.
3. Saw dust like excrement – What appears to be tiny sawdust can often be seen around termite openings.
4. Discarded wings – Flying termites, will shed their wings after a colony is established when they longer have a need for flight.
5. Termite tapping – This is the sound of termites eating wood in the walls of your home or business.
6. Tunnels in wood – Tunnels in broken wood is a good indicator that termites have taken residence in your home or business.
7. Hollow sounding wood – When what appears to be solid wood starts to sound like it is hollow, this is usually a sign of termite damages.
8. Uneven / bubbling / peeling paint – This is caused when moisture introduced by a termite infestation.
9. Termite swarms – When flying termites gather, this is a sign that they are potentially making a new home.
10. White ants – Less mature termites appear lighter in color and are often times confused with ants.
11. Dried mud / pin holes – These exit holes are generally caused by termites as they accidentally breach the surface of whatever wood they are inhabiting.
12. Stuck windows / doors – When windows / doors get stuck, this could be the result of wood warping from termites.
13. Discolored / drooping drywall – When termite galleries under the surface of drywall / sheetrock hollow out the support the building materials are laid over, the drywall can sag or change color.
14. Blistering / buckling / squeaky floorboards & tiles – This could be prompted by structural damage as the floor gives way to termites and floor boards rub against each other.
15. Power short circuits – Termites sometimes cause short circuits because they are attracted to the warmth of electrical fittings. 

These social insects infest dry wood and do not require contact with the soil like Subterranean termites. Each year, drywood termites cause millions in damages throughout the southwest. If left untreated for a long period of time, they can compromise a building or structure’s safety. Preventing a drywood infestation can be very difficult. Since these termites usually begin their colonies in the wood by flying to the structure, you will have a very tough time keeping them from arriving. Eliminating Drywood Termites really is a job best left to licensed professional pest control companies. Griffin Pest Management offers a variety of drywood termite treatments that include localized spot treatment, fumigation and heat. Griffin also offers wood repairs and restoration to infested areas.

Every year, Americans spend $4.5 billion dollars controlling and repairing damage left by subterranean termites. Subterranean termites threaten the foundation of a structure, by undermining the soil and buried wood. If left untreated, these termites can cause thousands in damage and almost always require extensive repairs to be made to the structure, concrete slab or foundation. Griffin Pest Management offers a variety of treatment methods for subterranean termites. Our technician will start with a thorough inspection of the property to assess the scope of the infestation. Once determined, the technician will recommend a treatment plan that will best fit your needs and budget. Griffin offers escrow inspections for real estate agents as well. With our Pro-Shield and Pro-Shield Plus programs, Griffin Pest Management will come back once a year for localized spot treatments to prevent termites from returning.

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