Termite Control In Bakersfield, CA

Drywood Termites

Subterranean Termites

Why Termites In Bakersfield Are Often A Huge Problem For Property Owners?

 

          The climate in Bakersfield is perfect for all organisms, so there is no surprise that termites thrive here. While there are several species worldwide, we primarily have two kinds of termites. The two types we have here are subterranean termites and drywood termites. Subterranean termites prefer softer wood and come up from the soil to enter homes. While drywood termites prefer hard wood and enter homes by getting in through tiny cracks and gaps around the exterior. Once they enter a structure, they can do quite a bit of damage over time. Termites are a multi-billion-dollar problem throughout the United States, with property owners in the southern states paying the most for termite damage they cause.

Termite Damage Often Catches Bakersfield Residents By Surprise

 

          The main reason termites in Bakersfield are a problem is that they're very sneaky. Generally speaking when termites start munching away at your equity, you won’t even know it. They will quietly chew away at the wood members in your home, grow their colonies, and increase the amount of damage they can do. All of this can happen right under your nose or under your feet. Here are a few ways they manage this:

  • Termite workers avoid light. They generally don't even like to come out of their tunnels in the moonlight.
  • The damage caused by termites is mostly hidden inside wooden timbers. They will make extensive galleries in the wood over time and can severely compromise support beams.
  • The warning signs of a termite infestation are often subtle. You may have a little strange looking mud tubes on the exterior foundation, a few swarmer wings in a window sill or under your deck, or you may find a pile of what looks like sand, pepper, sawdust or coffee grounds around your home “we generally call these termite pellets or termite droppings”.

 

          When you get a professional termite inspection or even a treatment done to prevent termite damage, these insects definitely won’t be able to surprise you with extensive and oftentimes very expensive to repair damage. Contact Monroe Pest Solutions to learn more about our pest control services in Bakersfield, CA.