It's highly likely that your home is your biggest investment, just like most of us. You wouldn't want anything to constantly damage its structure, right? Well, that's precisely what termites do. According to Jim Frederick, Executive Director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance, the estimated annual cost of termite damage is around $6.8 billion when adjusted for inflation. Despite being as tiny as a grain of rice, these wood-destroying insects can cause significant damage as they work 24/7/365. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that your home is protected.

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The safety of your home begins with a termite inspection

Spring is the time of year when termites start swarming – in other words, reproductive members leave an existing termite colony to find mates and establish new colonies. If you see winged termites inside your home or flying about in your yard, find wings on windowsills, uncover mud tubes sprawling across the foundation, or even inside your house, it’s time to schedule a termite inspection. Likewise, if you see termites in the soil or mulch or discover these soft-bodied insects tunneling in wood inside your home, you need to set up an inspection!

Even if you haven’t detected termites or found evidence of an infestation in your home or on your property, it’s still a good idea to get an inspection. You see, on the Termite Infestation Probability Map, Colorado's risk for infestation ranges from slight to heavy. While the northwest portion of the state isn’t very likely to have to deal with termites, Denver and Colorado Springs are situated in a moderate to heavy termite infestation area, which means there’s a greater chance of finding these silent invaders damaging property.

Whatever your situation, EnviroPest can help. Our certified specialists are trained to locate termite infestation--even inside walls--and destroy termite colonies infesting your home.

Effective termite control for Denver & Colorado

If our termite inspection confirms the presence of termites in or around your home, EnviroPest provides termite control services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and other areas we serve. We use the Sentricon® System with Always Active™ technology to eliminate existing subterranean termite colonies and provide ongoing protection against future colonies.

When you sign up for termite control with EnviroPest, Sentricon stations are installed in the soil around the exterior perimeter of your home with bait already in place. As termites forage through the soil, they can encounter the stations, feed on the bait, and share it with other members of the colony. The active ingredient, noviflumuron, prevents termites from successfully molting, which ultimately eliminates the colony, including the queen. The stations remain in place and are regularly serviced to provide continuous protection against future subterranean termite activity.

Don’t wait for termites to infest, contact EnviroPest today!

Termites are harmful insects that can cause severe damage to your home, decreasing its value. Unfortunately, most homeowners’ insurance policies won't cover termite damage. Dealing with termites can be stressful, but there's no need to worry when you can contact EnviroPest for assistance!

This blog was originally published on 5/17/16; it has been updated to reflect current information about termites and services.