Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Protect Your Home From Termites With The Help Of An OKC Pest Control Service

By Kenya File


Your neighborhood OKC pest control service can take care of most problems you encounter with pests. This includes rodents and all kinds of insects. They are also there with valuable services for termite control. Here are just a few good reasons to contact your professional exterminators for termites.

If your home contains wood (as almost all homes do) termites are capable of doing an enormous amount of damage. Some of these pests live in very large groups called colonies and they are similar to ants. Termites never stop foraging for food and feeding. Every year they cause many millions of dollars in damage to property.

Many homeowners may not realize that there is more than one kind of termite. Drywood termites are light brown in color and have a varied diet. Besides wood, they will eat wallpaper and certain types of plastics if they are made from plant material. These little insects bore into the wood and make tunnels and this can significantly weaken a structure.

Dampwood termites like to live in moist areas and if you have a leak in your plumbing somewhere, they may show up. They may not be as destructive as their Drywood cousins. However these termites are still pests and can damage your property.

Formosan type termites gather in colonies of thousands and perform a vital environmental service. They assist in the breaking down process of trees that have died. However, Formosan termites can get into your house or boat and cause damage.

When you contact your exterminators they check your property for different types of termites. If they discover a problem they have all the right tools to see to your needs. Your OKC pest control company guarantees their work and will provide you regular inspections. This will help you maintain a secure home that is free of pests.




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