Absolute Pest Management Provides Recommendations When Swarmers Appear in a Property
Austin, Texas (PRWEB) April 30, 2014 -- Spring brings in warmer weather and, unfortunately, a host of swarming termites eager to invade homes. From April to May, when the weather is warm and rainfall is consistent, swarmers leave their colonies in search of new homes. While witnessing hordes of these swarmers conquer the outdoors in late Spring is a natural phenomenon in Texas, homeowners in Austin are advised to be watchful. Swarmers may look like harmless winged ants, but in time they can cause costly and severe damage to homes.
Swarmers are reproductive male and female termites produced by mature colonies. A typical termite colony will release hundreds of these swarmers, but only a handful of them will survive. Male and female swarmers pair off and shed their wings to mate once they find a suitable nesting area. If they survive, the female will grow into a queen termite and will produce eggs to form a new colony.
The problem with termite infestation is that resulting damage is not readily noticeable. Termites are silent operators and too often homeowners are not aware of their presence until considerable damage has been done to their homes.
Swarming is one of the tell-tale signs that termites have infested or are on the verge of infesting a home. Experts from the Texas A&M University say that swarmers are not strong fliers and only cover short ranges from their colonies. Thus, pest control companies like Absolute Pest Management advise homeowners to be very vigilant when they see swarming in their area.
When swarmers appear in a homeowner’s property Absolute Pest Management recommends the following:
First, determine where the swarm originated. If swarmers are seen inside the house, it is very likely that there is termite infestation in the property. In case swarmers come from the neighbor’s property, inform your neighbor so they can take appropriate preventive measures.
Second, look for other evidence of termite infestation. Compelling signs of an infestation include presence of mud tubes on walls and damaged wood. In most instances, however, it may be difficult for a homeowner to spot these signs as they lack background in termite biology and behavior.
Third, contact a pest control company. Professionals have training in the science of termite control and are able to determine the presence of infestation with accuracy and apply appropriate control methods.
Absolute Pest Management employs a methodical approach in dealing with termites. The company spends considerable time in determining the existence of an infestation. Once the presence of termites is confirmed, they will proceed to apply non-repellent chemical like Termidor and employ other control methods to contain the infestation. Lastly, they advise scheduling regular check-ups to monitor termite activity and prevent return infestation.
Absolute Pest Management is a family-owned business considered to be one of the leading pest control companies in Austin, Texas. The company has been operating since 1999 and has a team of 15 employees known for their honest and quality service.
Tony Ragan, Absolute Pest Management, http://www.absolutepestmgmt.com, +1 (512) 444-0262, [email protected]
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