FACT: Termites infest millions of homes nationwide. In 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated an annual cost of $2 billion for repairing the damage
they caused.
What causes more damage to homes than storms, fires and earthquakes, yet is rarely covered by homeowner`s insurance? Surprisingly, the culprits are only about 10 mm in length - subterranean termites.
Alone, a subterranean termite isn`t terribly destructive, but when each tiny termite teams up with other termites in the colony, damage to homes can be devastating. In fact, nationally, subterranean termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage to homes on average each year, according to the National Pest Management Association. And some experts say that estimate is too low.
"Year after year, subterranean termites continue to pose a significant threat to many people`s biggest investments - their homes," says Dave Maurer, marketing specialist for Dow Agroi Sciences. "Staying one step ahead of termites is the best way to safeguard a home. It`s important to take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of infestation and pay close attention to any signs of termite activity."
Termites live with thousands to several million family members, all of whom work together in an organized system to find and use cellulose food sources to grow the colony. This cooperation is called "swarm intelligence," and it helps explain why termites are so successful.
Controlling subterranean termite infestations doesn`t have to entail disturbing expensive landscaping, drilling holes into a home`s floors, foundation, patios or sidewalks, or injecting hundreds of gallons of chemical into the soil. Termite baiting systems like the ExTERRA®Termite Colony Elimination System are minimally invasive and environmentally responsible, using only grams of termite bait when and where needed.
The ExTERRA System is the No. 1 brand in termite protection because it detects and stops subterranean termites from attacking homes by eliminating termite colonies - not just individual termites.
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SWARMING TERMITES, OR TRACES OF DAMMAGE, CAN YOUR HOME STILL BE IN DANGER?
- Unfortunately, YES. When a colony swarms, the winged termites may be in the air for just a few minutes and you may NOT see them.
- Termites also eat wood from the inside out, making their activity detectable ONLY by a professional termite inspector.
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