Termite Control in Texas Prevents Costly Irreparable Damage
Everyone knows that termite infestations can be catastrophic to homes and businesses so nipping the problem at the bud through termite control in Texas can mean the difference between a minor expense and the total loss of the building in question.
Also known as white ants, termites are social insects that feed on wood. Subsisting on a system of swarm intelligence, termite colonies are highly organized in exploiting food sources and environments, which explains their staggering destructive potential to human habitats. Termite colonies can range from several hundred to several million.
The termite’s insatiable appetite for timber is the root cause for its propensity for damaging man-made structures. The Subterranean and dry wood species are the most devastating to human property. Their tendency to remain concealed and consume wood from inside out means that the destruction termites inflict on human property is often undetected for long periods of time.
Besides wooden structures and furniture, termites also damage paper, cloth, carpets and other cellulosic material. In certain regions in Asia and Africa, termites are also a major pest to agricultural communities, accounting for severe crop losses. However, although termites consume human property in much of the world, termites are served up as human nutrition in some parts of the world. Deep fried or roasted, termites are a valuable source of protein in Southern and Central Africa at the end of the dry season when livestock and crops are at their sparsest.
Several preemptive measures can be taken to avoid or minimize termite infestations of man-made structures. Separating the wood from the soil with termite barriers such as concrete slabs can reduce the access of termites to the building. Chemical treatment of timber can also keep termites at bay. Using wood that is more naturally resistant to termite attacks can also be effective.
Termite Control in Texas
No preemptive strike is fool-proof against termites, though, and infestations are common and sometimes inevitable. Contact John Moore Services for termite control in Texas or call 877-730-7711.
