Termites | Oregon | Washington
Are Termites a Pest Control Problem in the Northwest?
Termites are a problem infesting homes in the northwest. Subterranean termites are common in Portland, Vancouver and Seattle. We at Peak Pest Management LLC are trained to look for the signs of termite infestations.
Some facts about termites:
- Termites are a structural pest. This means that they are a real threat to the structural integrity of a building because they digest and destroy wood.
- Termites are generally white- light brown. Although termites are NOT ants, they are often refered to as "white ants."
- When there is a termite infestation present in a building, you may or may not notice the telltale signs of mud tubes depending on their location.
- Termites digest wood. Unlike Carpenter Ants, who excavate wood to build nests and trails, termites actual food source is wood.
Some myths about termites:
- Although I am not able to pinpoint the source of this myth, there are people who believe that termites cannot survive in the northwest. This myth is unfortunately not true, termites are alive and well and causing problems in the northwest and the rest of the united states.
- Termites and carpenter ants are one and the same. Termites and carpenter ants are very different. Although both are structural pests, they are completely different. Termites are not an ant. Biologically, termites and ants are very different. One key difference is that termites eat wood and carpenter ants excavate.
- Termites have short lives. A royal couple can live upwards of 50 years. And a termite colony can grow to over one million individual termites. Although, most worker termites do have much shorter lives than the queen and king.
Termite Treatments
If you suspect that you have a termite problem in your home or business, Peak Pest Management LLC has a custom, affordable pest control plan for you. At Peak Pest Management we strive to have the latest research and information on effective treatments for termites and other pest control issues. If you're having an issue with termites or other pests please feel free to give us a call. Our service areas include Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA and surrounding areas.
Micah Wood
503-998-4322
360-607-1933
206-790-8285
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