Asian Subterranean Termite in Coral Gables

Termite infestation is a major problem in Florida. It is estimated that nearly half of all the buildings are likely to be infested by Asian subterranean termites by the year 2040. The current article provides the damage potential of these termites in Coral Gables and the treatment options available for termite extermination.

Damage Potential
Asian subterranean termites are widespread in Florida. Florida’s tropical climate provides an ideal environment for these termites to thrive. Spring season marks the start of breeding period for termites. Florida is home to nearly 21 different species of termites. Among these, the Asian subterranean termites are known to cause the maximum damage. It is estimated that these termites cause damage worth nearly $5 billion in the US every year. Homeowners do not get any respite or cushion from their insurance policies as most insurance providers do not cover the damage caused by termite infestation. This means that the homeowners have to do the damage restoration with their own money.
The damage caused by Asian subterranean termites can be very severe. They can damage the wooden items, flooring, beams, etc. in your house. They consume the wood along the grain and eat the softwood. Asian subterranean termites are constantly on the lookout for cellulose-containing food items. They get cellulose from wood and hence are attracted towards them. In addition to this, they can also damage the foundation of your house. These termites can form mud tunnels and colonies beneath the soil and slowly enter the foundation of the house. Once they have access to the foundation, they can start damaging it slowly and can lead to structural damages in the house. This can make the house dangerous to live for the residents. They can also consume fiberboard, paper, etc. from which they can derive cellulose.

Treatment Alternatives
You should constantly monitor the different symptoms and signs for infestation by Asian subterranean termites. Considering the severity of damage caused by these termites, you should seek professional support as soon as you spot any signs of infestation. You can contact professional pest control agencies like Toro Pest for termite extermination. Toro Pest is a leading pest control company which offers free inspection for assessing the nature and extent of infestation caused by Asian subterranean termites. They offer SENTRICON certified solutions which target the king and queen in the termite colonies. In doing so, they provide complete destruction of the termite colonies and lead to permanent solution to termite extermination.

Worried About Termite Damage? You Should be.

Usually you don’t see termites or the damages they cause until it’s too late. In fact, the annual cost of termite damage to buildings in the US is more than $5 billion- greater than that of fires, hurricanes and tornadoes combined.

How The Sentricon® System Works

The Sentricon System starts protecting your property the minute it is installed.  Termites are attracted to the bait and once consumed, lose the ability to eat, breed and survive.  The end result is the complete elimination of the colony, including the queen!

What type of Termite is the Sentricon System designed for?

Asian, Formosan and Eastern Subterranean Termites.

Sentricon^® Termite Baiting System:

• Stations are installed in the ground around the perimeter of your structure.
  Once in the ground, there is only a service cover visible; the stations require a special key to open them. Because of our Always Active™ technology, the Recruit HD termite bait will begin to work right away.
• Termites Eat the Bait and Share with the complete Colony
  Termites prefer the bait used in Dow AgroSciences^®Sentricon^®Termite Baiting System stations 10 times more than wood. Noviflumuron, the active ingredient, is shared within the colony.
• Your Property is Protected from Termites 24/7 – 365
  By keeping Dow AgroSciences^®Sentricon^® Termite Baiting System stations in place around the perimeter of your property, your property will have ongoing protection from any current or future termite infestations.

 The Benefits of Sentricon^® Termite Baiting Systems:

• Environmentally responsible. Has little or no impact on human health, low toxicity to birds, fish, and plants; and little potential for groundwater contamination.
• Once installed, it creates a barrier around your property so that termites take the bait back to their colony and keep them away from your structure.
• Eliminates entire termite colonies, including the queen.
• The Latest technology in Termite Colony Elimination.
• There no drilling into slab and no trenches.
• Total peace of mind with year around termite protection.
• TORO’s Board Certified Entomologist Certified Trained Technicians which specialize in Termite Baiting Technology will provide you with the results you can count on.

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