Termites
Termites are a serious pest control problem, causing billions of dollars in damage to homes throughout the United States. Their main food source is the wood in your home and they will go to great lengths to reach it. If you plan to sell your home, you may find that the contract stipulates that the house must pass a termite inspection. United Exterminating of Tennessee provides termite control services in Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas.
Subterranean termites live under ground and tunnel up through foundation blocks and across PVC pipes in shelter tubes to enter your home. The termites are often unnoticed until they have done serious damage or the property fails a termite inspection. These pests are found throughout the country, but are most common in the Southern United States, where temperatures are warmer. The best way to prevent this damage is to have regular inspections.
Unfortunately, people often don’t know they have termites until they have been there for years, doing damage to the wood boards inside your walls. Over time, the integrity of the wood is significantly weakened. If you have a problem with termites, we offer termite inspections and termite removal services to eliminate these pests and prevent further damage to your home.
Whether you need termite control or help with any other pest problem in Nashville, TN, United Exterminating of Tennessee offers professional pest control services at affordable prices. Please contact us today by telephone at (615) 868-6655 or fill out the short quote request form on our website for a free estimate for pest control services at your home.
Termite Damage
How badly can termites damage your home? Well, throughout the United States they cause billions of dollars in destruction every year. They can destroy things ranging from wood, trees on your property, books, plants, and even parts of swimming pools. Just by existing, they can prevent you from selling your home – no one is going to want to buy without getting rid of them first and assessing the extent of the damage, and many home sale contracts are conditioned on successfully passing a termite inspection.
If you’ve got termites in your home, the good news is that they can take quite a while before you see any real damage. In many cases, it takes up to five years or so before you see any signs of the problem. On the other hand, a healthy colony can consume an entire foot of a two-by-four in just a few months. That doesn’t sound so bad, but the extend of the harm depends on how it’s distributed in your house – the termites don’t eat the entire board, they tunnel around in them. It is tough to tell exactly how much it will cost you to repair it, because it can vary so much.
Can these problems be fixed?
Yes. In fact, sometimes you can get away with just reinforcing the damaged wood if it hasn’t been damaged that badly. You are going to have to have a professional come look at it if you’ve had a colony for awhile, though – termites often eat away at load bearing wood, and you need to make sure that your home is still structurally sound. After the harm to your house is fixed, get regular termite inspections to stop another colony from getting to the point where it can harm your house.
About our Exterminating Services
At United Exterminating of Tennessee is a friendly, locally-owned company providing exterminating services as well as moisture and fungus control services. No exterminating company in the area can offer a better experience at any price, no one! With us, your safety, service, and satisfaction are our highest priorities. We use the best new technologies and products to safely solve your pest problem guaranteed!
Who we are
Our pest control company has provided quality home pest control services in Nashville, TN and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured with experienced certified inspectors and technicians to meet your needs for bed bug removal, termite removal, and eliminating many other pest problems. At United Exterminating of Tennessee, total customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Our exterminator technicians and inspectors have extensive training and have met the requirements for certification by Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Our consistent track record of providing exceptional quality service has helped us earn recommendations from many of our satisfied customers and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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