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Termites will cause significant damage in your home if untreated. Signs include mud tubes, wood damage, termite droppings (frass), stuck doors and windows, discarded wings, and clicking sounds. 

If you think your home has termites, inspect attics, basements, and zones near plumbing because termites attract moisture. Our pest control technicians can inspect your home and look for termite signs. Remember, the sooner you treat for termites, the less damage.

Tiny black ants aren’t usually a direct sign of a termite infestation. Black ants are a different insect species and have different behaviors. Black ants, such as pavement ants, usually want food scraps or moisture, not wood. That said, sometimes black ants can appear on the same area as termites, especially if damp lumber is in the home. 

Some homeowners confuse termites with winged ants because they look similar. However, ants have a pinched waist and bent antennae, while termites have a thicker, uniform body and straight antennae.

You should choose a termite control company with five-star reviews, a strong local reputation, and pest control technicians who are highly trained and experienced. Count on Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control for proven termite prevention and elimination services. Our termite control services are guaranteed and priced affordably. 

Yes, regular pest inspection and control effectively prevent and eliminate termites. A bi-annual termite inspection is the best option to prevent termites from becoming established in your home. However, our proven termite inspection and treatment team can eliminate termites well based on the property. You should treat termites as soon as possible because the damage can become astronomically expensive as the months pass. 

You can use consumer-grade termite control yourself for a minor, early-stage problem. Termite baits, liquid termiticides, and wood treatments can effectively treat minor termite issues. However, when you see extensive termite damage, such as large mud tubes and crumbling wood, you must immediately contact Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control. We can fumigate the property or perform a whole-house treatment that you cannot equal with consumer-grade insecticides. 

The time it takes to eliminate a termite problem depends on its size, the type of termites, the chosen treatment method, and the severity of the damage. For example, fumigation is usually used for severe termite problems and can take three to seven days to produce results. On the other hand, chemical treatments can take a few weeks to affect the problem fully. 

Talk to our termite control and elimination professionals today for more information about how long it will take to eliminate your termite problem. Our team will select the best option for treatment based on the type of termite and the severity of your infestation.

You should call a termite exterminator immediately if you see a termite swarm, where winged termites are seen. This usually happens when a termite colony is mature and is expanding. This means an infestation in the area may be in your home. Swarmers do not cause damage; they reproduce. However, their existence implies that worker termites are doing extensive damage. Termites don’t stop and will do extensive damage if not treated. 

How often to do termite extermination depends on where you live, the termite type, and whether there is an infestation or you want to prevent one. Usually, if you have an infestation, there should be immediate treatment to avoid further damage. 

For prevention, you should have an inspection done at least annually to catch any termite activity early. Some areas, such as the southeastern US, may need bi-annual inspections to avoid infestations. If your home has had termites, have our pest control techs inspect it at least once yearly.

When having a termite extermination, you should declutter the home and remove furniture from the walls. You should also store food and perishables in sealed containers, trim vegetation, and clear debris outside. If the property will be fumigated, you may need to vacate. Our pest control professionals will provide a detailed list of things to do before we perform your termite extermination plan. 

In Texas, spring and early summer are ideal times to exterminate termites. This is when a common Texas termite, Eastern Subterranean Termite, is most active. Swarming usually happens after a warm rain when temps are above 70 F. However, fall can also be a good time for termite extermination, as termites can persist in warm autumn temperatures. 

Termite control should usually be done inside and outside the home. Subterranean termites may enter from the soil around your home. If termites are already in the house, you need interior treatment, too. Many pest control companies do both, with exterior barriers and interior termite treatments where required. 

Yes, timber homes should have termite prevention and control. Termites, which thrive in easily accessible wood, can cause significant damage to a wooden house. Timber homes are more likely to have termite infestations than concrete or brick homes.