Swarming Termites Are Cause For Concern To Homeowners
When you see swarming termites, your home is in big trouble. The reason is that termites do not swarm until they have a fully matured colony.
That is why when you see swarming termites you should take immediate action. You should call an inspector with a known and proven reputation to come out and inspect your home to determine the nature and extent of the infestation as well as the degree of damage to your property.
When you see a few termites, what you do not see are the many thousands, perhaps even millions, which are secreted throughout your house eating away at whatever wood they can find. DO not be misled by seeing only a few as some of these termite colonies can be quite large. It is no wonder that many professionals say termites cause billions of dollars in damages to houses every year. So it is critical that you do not ignore these pesky pests just because you happen to see only a few of them at a time.
Swarming termites, while always a problem, do not always mean there has been damage done to your home. For instance, a swarm could mean that the termites are just arriving and you have time to take steps to prevent damage. This usually occurs around early spring, although for some pests it can be as late as May or June. So there is no need to become overly concerned so long as you act right away. At this juncture, you are most likely wondering just what it is you ought to do.
You should call your local agricultural extension office and at least two exterminators to come out and inspect your home. You should accompany the inspector on the inspection and hopefully have some idea of what to look for. It would be really advantageous to you if you could get someone from the extension office to be there during the inspection. Be sure to have the inspectors come out on separate days and do not let them know who the other person is until after you have had a chance to review all three reports.
