THE WHITE TERMITE
Termites are a group of insects that mostly feed on dead plant material, in addition to their ability to digest cellulose. Termites live underground, and they are the most destructive insects of wood materials in the world. They build their homes in the soil, usually making their way over the ground to reach wood or any other source of cellulose. Underground termites reach homes from below ground level all the way to the highest point on the roof in search of food. Over time, termite damage can become significant on door frames, kitchen cabinets, stairs, and wood floors.
The main sects that reside in termites are queens, kings, workers, soldiers, and winged ants.
The termite king and queen act as the provider of life to the colony, and the job of the queen and king in the termite colony is to reproduce. Their lives begin as winged ants, as they leave their parents’ colony, descend on the ground to search for a nest environment and care for their young so that they can take over the duties of the colony.
Workers make up the largest number within the termite dwelling, doing all the work (except for defense and reproduction): feeding, serving the king and queen, digging the nest and making tunnels. In the course of performing their duties, they cause damage that affects many homes.
SIGNS OF A TERMITE INFESTATION
- Mud pipes on the wall Termites build tubes made of mud, dirt and debris for shelter to be used by them to go to and from the food source without being seen. These tubes are the size of a coin and are usually found on the outer and inner walls leading to certain points entering the building.
- Scenes of termite swarms (flying termites) or neglected wings – usually the first sign of termite infestation that landlords notice is the presence of collateral cells or Altes. Another common indicator is the neglected remnants of pavilions on window sills and floors. Although they may quickly disappear after finding a mating partner, mismatched and asymmetric wings are sure signs of an indoor termite swarm.
- . Scenes of termite swarms (flying termites) or neglected wings are usually the first sign of termite infestation that property owners notice is the presence of collateral cells, or Altes. Another common indicator is the neglected remnants of pavilions on window sills and floors. Although they may quickly disappear after finding a mating partner, mismatched and asymmetric wings are sure signs of an indoor termite swarm.
- Narrow doors or hard-to-open windows When termites eat wood, the excrement or “mud” creates a protective environment that traps heat and moisture, causing wood to swell and difficulty opening or closing infested windows and doors.
- Tunnels inside wood Also known as “internal cracks” that are difficult to see from the outside.
TERMITE CONTROL AFTER CONSTRUCTION BY VERTICAL DRILLING TO TREAT THE SOURCE
By directly treating the soil underneath the building, the orbit is vertical drilling (drilling at 90 degrees) into the ground as opposed to the traditional practice of avoiding the level of drilling at a 45-degree angle. Conventional treatment does not allow termites to reach the soil effectively and evenly, while injecting termites directly into the ground helps them penetrate into the soil, thus saturating it with termite repellants and reducing termite colonies that are present in the soil under and around buildings.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PREVENTION
Termite treatment before construction creates a chemical barrier between the building and the soil beneath that prevents termites from climbing up and attacking your building. Our technical team also conducts a survey at your site to determine various factors like feasibility of treatment, method of treatment, etc. Our technicians will then prepare your site and treat the soil with the appropriate amount of chemicals to form an effective termite killer and repellent barrier.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION TERMITE TREATMENT INCLUDES THREE STAGES
1.THE FOUNDATION
2.GROUND FLOOR TILES
3.THE OUTER ENVIRONMENT
