Latest on the New England Termite Issue

Termites. Not a word any homeowner wants to hear especially when it comes to an issue on their own property. Termites live in nearly every state in the United States. For the untrained eye they are fairly difficult to spot and they want to eat your precious property. In Massachusetts and the New England region as a whole the problem is extensive and can be extremely destructive. What type of termite should you be on the lookout for and what are the signs that you may be one of the millions of people who have termites living in your home?Statistics:

• According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), subterranean termites cost American homeowners an estimated $5 billion annually and unfortunately, termite damage is rarely covered by homeowner's insurance.
• An average termite colony consists of 60,000 to over a million termites.
• The queen termite is an egg laying machine; her body is enormous compared to her offspring; she can live more than 25 years and produce more that 2,000 eggs a day.
• It is estimated that more than 1 in 5 homes in the high activity areas, been or will be attacked at sometime by these voracious little insects.

Type - The Subterranean termite is the most prevalent termite found in the northeastern portion of the U.S. This silent intruder lives underground, multiplying by the thousands while causing costly structural damage to your home when left untreated. Subterranean termites tunnel through solid wood such as your house timber attacking the underground structure of your home.Signs of Infestation:

• Small holes in wood
• Crumbling drywall
• Sagging doors or floors
• Mud tunnels (along pipes or masonry)
• Piles of small wings or winged insects

Could your house be one of the 1 in 5 homes that has these pests? Call Pest-End for a thorough inspection and treatment program to safeguard one of your most important possessions - your home.