termites - the quiet destroyer

Termites, or as known by their scientific name, "Order Isoptera", can hide in your yard, home or business and wreak havoc over a period of years without you even knowing they are there.

All termites, regardless of type, feed on cellulose, plant based material. All businesses and homes, regardless of manufacturing type can harbor and host termites.
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The professionals at Cartwright Termite & Pest Control can inspect your home or business and create a complete and effective plan for dealing with termites and termite damage, regardless of type. To schedule a comprehensive inspection with one of our knowledgable inspectors, call us at 866-467-2847 or use the  Contact Us Form.

types of termites

Drywood termites

One of the common symptoms of drywood termite attack is the accumulation of tiny, straw-colored fecal pellets inside or beneath infested furniture. These pellets sift from small holes in the surface of infested wood or are pushed out through small round openings maintained by the termites for this purpose. The hard fecal pellets have six distinct, concave surfaces. Signs of termite infestation also include swarming of winged forms in fall and spring and evidence of tunneling in wood.
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subterranean termites

Infestations of the subterranean termites in a building may be recognized by the swarming of the reproductives in the spring in or about the building, by mud protruding from cracks between boards or beams or along basement joists, by the earthen tubes extending from the soil to the wood, or by the hollowness of the wood in which the insects have been tunneling.
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dampwood termites

While subterranean termites may be found in every state except Alaska, dampwood termites are much more limited in geographic distribution. They can be found mainly in the coastal mountains and inland mountains of California, Oregon and Washington, and to a limited degree in Arizona and Nevada. Florida is home to a common species of dampwood termite. As their name implies, dampwood termites infest wood that has an excessive moisture condition, and therefore are not often found in structures.
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formossan subterranean termites

Individual Formosan sites have also been discovered in places such as San Diego, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Memphis, Tennessee. Formosan termites are considered more vigorous and aggressive than other subterranean species. Because Formosan termite colonies can contain several million individuals, they can cause damage at an accelerated rate, with a mature colony causing significant damage to a structure in a relatively short time. found in structures.
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what can you do do protect yourself today?

Termites pose a constant threat to your home and business, but there are steps you can take today to reduce the risk of infestation.

• Eliminate Moisture - Keep water from accumulating around your foundation, fix leaking plumbing, pipes and AC units, keep gutters clean of debris, and seal all entry points around pipes and utility lines.
• Remove Food Sources - Keep all wood and paper sources away from foundation and entry points, remove all debris from around your facility, especially wood and paper debris, check all wood furniture and decking for damage.