Termites
In Ohio they say there are two kinds of homes: those with termites and those which WILL have termites. Not seeing termites doesn't mean they aren't there or won't be in the future. For peace of mind, many of our customers have taken advantage of our termite special for treatment AND monitoring purposes, then, if termites show up, we bait the stations for control and eradication. All of this for peace of mind and protection of your largest investment - your home! Call us now, you'll be glad you did.

Anatomy of the termite.
Termites are often mistaken for flying ants, but there are noticeable differences:

• Termite wings tend to be equal in size while ant wings are usually longer in front and shorter in back.
• Ants' antennae are elbowed, while termites' are straight.
• Ants have a narrow, pinched waist, while termites' waists are thicker and less defined.

How termites enter your home.

• Termites constantly forage and evaluate the size and quality of food resources as they seek out cellulose, the primary component of wood.
• Termites follow tree roots and construction conduits such as pipes and footers to gain entry into homes.
• Termites enter homes with an opening as small as 1/32”.
• Termites can be in your home for several years with very few visible signs of activity.

How can you tell if termites are present in or near your home? Unfortunately, there may be little warning. But watch for these signs:

• Winged termites “swarming” during the day or evening and often after rainfall
• Termite evidence in or around windows and doorframes
• “Mud tunnels” appearing on or around the foundation, under windows or on a wall
• Baseboards and floors which may sound hollow when tapped
• Dead termites or termite wings on window sills or along walls

Most importantly, call Vaughn Pest Control. We are licensed and trained professionals.

Above information courtesy of Whitmire Micro-Gen