Identifying Termites In The New England Area
Termites: A Destructive New England Pest
Termites. Not a word any homeowner wants to hear especially when it comes to an issue on their own property. Termites in the New England area, such as Massachusetts and New Hampshire, are an extensive and extremely destructive problem.Termites are destructive creatures that can lay waste to homes, businesses, and wood structures across our region. According to the website Termite.com, the Eastern subterranean termite is the most common and widely distributed termite in the country, commonly found from southern Ontario, in all eastern states of the USA, including Texas.Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year, causing Americans to spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage. Knowing this, let's look at some common questions we get regarding termites in New England.
What's the Most Common New England Termite?
The Subterranean Termite
The Subterranean Termite is the most prevalent termite found in the northeastern portion of the U.S., including New England. 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
Likeother pestsin residential homes, termites usually leave signs of their presence. Keep an eye out for the signs listed below; however, having a local professional termite exterminator inspect and evaluate your home is the best way to prevent an infestation.
- Small holes in wood
- Crumbling drywall
- Sagging doors or floors
- Mud tunnels (along pipes or masonry)
- Piles of small wings or winged insects
Facts About Termites In New England
Termite Damage Costs
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.
Number of Termites
An average termite colony consists of 60,000 to over a million termites.
Termite Reproduction
A 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 than 2,000 eggs a day.
FAQ About Termites In Massachusetts & New Hampshire
What Cities/Towns Are High-Risk?
According to Termite.com, the highest risks are in the following cities: Agawam, Attleboro, Barnstable Town, Beverly, Boston, Brockton, Cambridge-MA, Chelsea, Chicopee, Easthampton, Everett-MA, Fall River, Fitchburg-MA, Franklin-MA, Gardner-MA, Gloucester-MA, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence-MA, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Marlborough, Medford-MA, Melrose, Methuen, New Bedford, Newburyport, Newton-MA, North Adams, Northampton, Peabody, Pittsfield, Quincy-MA, Revere, Salem-MA, Somerville-MA, Springfield-MA, Taunton, Waltham, Watertown-MA, Westfield-MA, Woburn, and Worcester.
How Likely Is It That I Have Termites?
The current statistics include the fear that termites occupy 1-in-every-5 homes. That means you should have regular inspections so that your home does not become a statistic.
Can I Wait To Treat My Home?
While no one wants to deal with these voracious little pests, it is best to deal with them as quickly as possible. Scientists believe that most termite species eat 2 or 3 percent of their body weight each day. That means for every day you wait they have a longer chance to do permanent damage to your home.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.
