Termite Control

The best way to tell is to have an authorized pest control professional inspect your property. At Hobbs Professional Termite & Pest Management, we are fully licensed and insured for comprehensive termite control solutions.

Once a termite colony is established, it can become a year-round problem. However, there is an increase in colony activity during warmer weather.

Termites move randomly through the soil searching for a source of food, most likely wood. So if your neighbor's home is treated for termites, your house isn't automatically next on the termites' menu.

However, if there are known, active termite infestations in your neighborhood, it is a good idea to have an inspection completed.

Termites feed on cellulose in wood and paper products. Termite damage is not usually obvious until significant damage has occurred. You may notice the termites when they begin to swarm, but most worker and subterranean termites are not seen. They build nests in the ground and construct mud tubes as passageways to explore and search for food.

Depending on the situation, it can take just a few hours to several years. There are a variety of factors at play, including the area and extent of the infestation, the species of termite and the treatment method chosen.

If more than one colony exists or well-established colonies are already found in your area, it can take more time to get the problem under control.

The length of time a treatment program is effective is affected by the type of treatment itself, as well as environmental conditions, the type of soil, the pH of the soil and any physical disruption of the treatment site.

Ideally, termite treatments can last for several years, but some areas must be monitored regularly to make sure infestations are being effectively controlled. Some areas may need to be re-treated in the future.