Termites in Tupelo - Most people don't lay awake at night wondering what a termite looks like, but that doesn't mean that it is not important to know! Termites cause millions of dollars worth of damage very year, and one of the reasons that they cause so much damage is improper identifications.
Even experienced pest control operators mistake termites for carpenter ants, especially during their spawning season when the are winged. The treatment for the two insects are very different. If you treat for carpenter ants, and you actually have termites, you spent money on a treatment that will likely not work and then the termites can continue their damage.
Of course, you should always have a qualified pest inspector inspect your entire home. But if you ever find yourself in the circumstance of trying to figure out what you have, use the chart below to help you identify if you have termites or not. Questions? Contact me!
Even experienced pest control operators mistake termites for carpenter ants, especially during their spawning season when the are winged. The treatment for the two insects are very different. If you treat for carpenter ants, and you actually have termites, you spent money on a treatment that will likely not work and then the termites can continue their damage.
Of course, you should always have a qualified pest inspector inspect your entire home. But if you ever find yourself in the circumstance of trying to figure out what you have, use the chart below to help you identify if you have termites or not. Questions? Contact me!
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