Renovating and Found Termites?

Have you just started a renovation project on your bathroom, kitchen or, perhaps you are building an addition on to your existing structure and you found termites? This is an all-too-common scenario we encounter in our business. What do you do now and how should you juggle construction and a pest problem?

Termites are wood-hungry bugs, so it stands to reason that if your structure is made out of wood or any kind of cellulose, that you have the possibility of finding termites in your home at some point during your ownership. Unfortunately, these pests aren't just creepy looking and gross, they can eat away at the foundation of your home and cause anywhere from minor to major damage to the walls, joists, and load bearing beams of your home. Since these pests can be so destructive, you would think that homeowners would know when they have an infestation. Not necessarily. Termites love to stay hidden in dark, many times in the tubes they build themselves, or in the wood that is hidden behind the walls of your home. It is no wonder that homeowners could go years without noticing termites or the red flags of termite damage. That is why a termite infestation is many times found during a home renovation. It is during these building projects when walls are coming down or siding is removed that construction companies notice the termite problem. Once termites have been found it is important to stop the construction work immediately. While you call a pest control company, have all construction pause. This is important because you do not want to disturb the infestation and have the termites scatter. In addition to stopping construction for a bit, do not try to treat these pests on your own. You need to find out how far the damage has spread and locate the point of entry of the termites.

Specialists like our team at Pest-End Exterminators can evaluate the infestation, locate the point of entry, and treat the termites so they can no longer cause damage. Sadly, during this time we may ask that crew work on other areas of the home or pause for a week or more while we do our work. We will work with your contractor to keep things on track as much as possible and get your construction going at the earliest possible time. Have you started construction and found termites or another pest infestation that you want dealt with quickly? Call Pest- End Exterminators. We can evaluate the situation, work with your builder, and get your construction project back on track as quickly as possible. Call us at 1-800-287-4321, 603-382-9644, or 978-794-4321.