One of the most destructive insects to have infest your home is termites. A termite colony can rip through wood and eat away at walls, floors, window sills, and even the foundation of your home. And now that it’s spring, they’re starting to emerge from their winter hiding places looking for new sources of food and to expand their colony.
Spring is finally here! Temperatures are finally above freezing. Birds are chirping. Flowers are poking up their first shoot from the soil. And all the ants and termites are waking up after winter, ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting homeowner.
It’s almost spring, which means the weather will start to warm up. And when that happens, you know it’s also the time of year when insects start coming back! The best way to stop a bug infestation is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That’s why this spring, take the necessary steps to ensure you don’t end up with a massive insect invasion later on. Here are some tips and preventative home maintenance for keeping your house bug-free.
Stinging insect infestations like these are common throughout central Maryland, particularly during the summer. Don’t let these creatures ruin your fun!
Termites are often called “the silent destroyer” because they hide and thrive within your home without showing any immediate signs of damage. These bugs have been known to do over $30 billion in damage annually, destroying homes and property around the world. There are approximately 45 species of termites in the U.S. and about 2,300 species worldwide. In the U.S. subterranean termites cause more damage than dry-wood or damp-wood termites. Formosan termites, a type of subterranean termite, cause the most amount of damage around the nation. Luckily we don’t have Formosans in Maryland but their cousins, the Eastern Subterranean termites, do plenty of damage to homes in our area. But how can you protect your home from a termite infestation?