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Rentokil – Protecting Your Home from Termite Problems

Rentokil - Protect your home from termites

Termites are insects that consume wood and all other materials that contain cellulose. Although some structures are more prone to termite attacks, every house is susceptible to a potential termite invasion. While many house owners worry about fire or flooding, termite damage is a much more common problem.

Even if your home is build mainly of brick or stone, there is a risk of termite attacks on structural support and other building elements that are constructed of wood or other cellulose containing materials.

Termite activities are usually recognized very late, when a lot of damage has been done already. termite damage weakens the wood and repairs can be a costly affair. The most common termites in India are the so-called subterranean termites.

What are subterranean termites?

All termites are social insects, which live in large colonies. They originate from the soil and generally enter structures undetected via hidden pathways in foundation walls and floors. They primarily live below the soil surface and come out mostly for feeding purposes.

Although they can be a menace they are extremely important to the environment because they break down dead plant material converting it to humus. Like any pest, termites become a problem when they invade your living space.

How Do You Know if You Have Termites?

The most common symptoms of termite activity include:

• Swarmers - Generally shortly before and after the annual rains, winged reproductive termites, the so-called Alates, emerge and make a short mating flight. They are usually attracted to bright light and can thus be found near windows. After the mating they shed their wings, which are a good tell-tale sign of their presence.
• Shelter Tubes - Termites are very sensitive to changes in humidity. That is why they build mud tubes to protect themselves from sunlight, predators and to maintain convenient humidity levels. These tubes are a good sign of an ongoing infestation.
• Damage - As termite workers consume wood they create honey combed galleries which run parallel to the grain of the wood. There is often more damage than at first thought due to their secretive lifestyle and consumption of wood from the inside out.

People often confuse termites with winged ants, especially when they swarm. Key differences include:

• The bodies of ants have a narrow constriction or waist, termites do not.
  
• Termite wings are of equal length, ants have a long pair of wings and a short pair of wings.
  
• All ants have elbowed antennae and termites have straight antennae.

Treatments for Termites

Understandably, people are very concerned when they discover they have a termite problem. Fortunately, termite control technology has made tremendous strides in recent years. By calling Rentokil, you can be assured that your home will be serviced using the most modern materials and strategies available, and by a trained, experienced Termite Technician.

Termites are an extremely persistent and challenging pest. Homeowners should not attempt to resolve a termite problem on their own.

At Rentokil, the first step to treating termites is a thorough inspection. Programs are tailored specifically for your home, your needs and your preferences using the following service options:

Conventional Treatment

The chemicals used have greatly developed over the last decades, the recent most have a minimal impact on other beneficial soil fauna and will not spoil groundwater levels, as did the very first treatment methods.

Why Choose Rentokil?

Your home is your most important investment and homeowners have for decades turned, with confidence, to Rentokil to help them tackle their termite problems.

Considering the stakes, do not be fooled by discount termite control. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be an informed consumer.

While Rentokil will not be the least expensive termite control professional, you will have the assurance of working with an honest company that continuously strives for satisfaction and stands behind its work.

Find out more about why homeowners choose Rentokil to defend their homes against termite attacks.