Termite Inspection Houston, Texas
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What you need to know about Houston termites
Termites are destructive pests that thrive in Houston, Texas. These small insects live in huge colonies and cause billions of dollars worth of property damage each year. They can go undetected for up to two years before showing any noticeable signs, and can do a lot of damage during this period. Insurance also doesn't cover termite damage, since it's highly preventable.
With that said, an early inspection can save you thousands of dollars in damage repairs. Whether you're buying a home, selling a home, or you suspect that you might have termites, an inspection is the best first step. At Stampede, we will perform a professional inspection to identify problem areas as well as provide you with a detailed inspection report. Call now to schedule your appointment.
Termite inspections for buying or selling your home
Anyone selling or buying a home should have a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspection done, and it's required by law. Our certified pest control professionals will thoroughly check your home as if they are buying it for themselves. We'll also look for potential problem areas for future infestations, such as moisture, rotting wood, and wood-to-soil contact points.
After assessing your property, our technician will give you a WDI certification. This certification states your termite status. We will also give you recommendations if we do find pests. Only a reliable, well-trained pest control technician can perform a thorough inspection and provide you with a detailed report. When performing the inspection, depending on what you need, we can focus on either the entire property or one area. We stand behind our termite services with a protection plan. Ask what yours covers.
Certified & guaranteed inspections
We know the damage termites can do and how unsettling that is for a homeowner. So we shape each inspection around what you actually need, whether that's the whole home or a single area. Then you get a report covering any damage, the state of the pests, and any trouble spots we find.
Don't trust just anyone to perform such an important inspection. Call Stampede Pest Control in Houston, TX. We warranty our services and always go the extra mile to make sure it's done right.
Houston, Texas termite species
Houston is home to several subterranean and drywood termite species. Knowing which you're dealing with shapes the inspection and treatment plan.
Formosan termites
Formosan termites, also called "super termites," can cause significant structural damage to your home or building in just a few months. They can forage up to 300 feet underground and live in colonies of about 350,000 workers, invading homes and businesses using mud tubes built from the soil to your wood. They enter mainly by wood-to-ground contact and nest in structural voids, underneath sinks, and between walls. Damaged wood that sounds hollow when tapped, and swarmers near vents and windowsills, are common signs.
Eastern subterranean termites
Eastern subterranean termites live under the soil and travel through it looking for food, building shelter tubes from their nest to their food source. They need moisture to survive, which is why they stay in the soil or create tubes when moving around. They feed on wood, fallen trees, stumps, and roots, and indoors, on the wood in your home, as well as paper, books, and other cellulose items. Hollowed wood and mud tubes around your foundation are a sign to call a pest control expert right away.
Drywood termites
Drywood termites feed on cellulose but don't need moist soil or water nearby to thrive, so you'll find them in dry wood above ground level. They don't build nests in the ground. Instead they construct them inside the dry wood they infest. They usually gain access from infested items or exposed wood, such as wooden furniture, and typically infest windows, wooden door frames, and home foundations, devouring them from the inside out.
What you can do to eliminate termites
Seeking professional help is always essential when dealing with pests, especially termites, because DIY work can result in expensive repairs and huge damage. Insurance also doesn't cover an inspection performed by an unlicensed party. If you try to do it all by yourself and it doesn't work, you'll be back at square one.
A trained technician can help you analyze the problem efficiently and get the treatment that you need. The best termite control companies provide warranties, too. If the termites return, just call us and we'll handle it again at no additional cost. Get a termite inspection now. We can catch and kill termites earlier to save you time and money, with less hassle for you.
Tips on preventing termites
- Get rid of fallen trees and woodpiles around your property.
- Seal up potential entryways for termites.
- Make sure there is no wood-to-soil contact.
- Repair any leaks as soon as possible. Damp wood makes your home more attractive to termites.
How we do termite inspections
First, a licensed termite specialist will come to your home or business to perform the inspection. If your property is termite-free, we will install premium-level bait stations (Isopthor bait stations) around the structure. Our team at Stampede Pest Control offers a Termite Warranty with Isopthor bait stations to capture and kill termites. After we install them, we visit annually to inspect the bait stations, checking termite activity to assure you that your property is termite-free.
If we detect the presence of subterranean termites, we will bait the Isopthor stations. Afterward, we'll perform a liquid termite treatment to prevent an infestation before the pests have a chance to damage your property. Stampede stands behind our work. If termites return between scheduled visits, just call and we'll re-treat. Ask your specialist what your protection plan covers.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Anyone selling or buying a home should have a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspection done. It's required by law. Our certified professionals thoroughly check the home and look for potential problem areas such as moisture, rotting wood, and wood-to-soil contact points, then issue a WDI certification stating your termite status.
Either. Depending on what you need, we can focus on your entire property or simply one area. We tailor each inspection to your specific requirements and give you a report on the damage (if any), the state of the pests (if any), and any potential problem areas.
A licensed termite specialist performs the inspection. If your property is termite-free, we install premium Isopthor bait stations around the structure and visit annually to inspect them. If we detect subterranean termites, we bait the Isopthor stations and perform a liquid termite treatment to prevent an infestation before the pests can damage your property.
Yes. Our termite services come with protection plans, and we stand behind our work. If termites return between scheduled visits, just call us and we'll re-treat. Ask your specialist what your plan covers.
Seeking professional help is essential with termites, because DIY work can result in expensive repairs and huge damages, and insurance doesn't cover an inspection performed by an unlicensed party. A trained technician can analyze the problem efficiently and get you the treatment you need. And if the termites return, just call us and we'll handle it again at no additional cost.
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