If you see winged, ant-like insects flying around your property, you need to know whether they are ants or subterranean termites. Your house could be in danger. Subterranean termites account for over 2.5 billion in treatments and damage annually. No pest is more threatening to a structure than termites. Even if your building or home doesn’t have termites, you’ll want to know about termites.

Usually one of the first signs of infestation is the appearance of swarmers. This is in the spring for many such as eastern subterranean termites found in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Swarmers are termites which are sent out to start new colonies. Swarms usually generate panic calls from homeowners who suddenly see what can be thousands of winged termites appearing in a living room or basement or even outside.

Subterranean termites live underground or in protected areas such as wood. There is always at least one queen and many more reproductives may also be present. Most people never see a queen, but may have seen swarmers or workers. The total number of individuals in a colony of subterranean termites may be more than a million. Imagine a million termites attacking your home.

Northwest Termite & Pest has three types of treatment: Liquid treatment of the soil in and around your home, wood treatment, and Advance Bait System.

How does the Advance Bait System work?
The revolutionary Advance Termite Bait System eliminates termite colonies in and around your home and offers advantages to your family with long-term protection of your biggest investment: Your home.