Questions to Ask a Termite Exterminator
When it comes to exterminating termites, you ought to
get a professional exterminator to get the job done. In
this case, hiring an exterminator for your termite
infestation is the smart thing to do, but there are a lot
of questions to ask termite exterminator.
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Listed here are many the of commonly asked questions
people frequently inquire when hiring an exterminator.
Be sure to look out for all sorts of underlying factors
when considering which pest control business will
provide the most quality work for your residential or
commercial area.
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What attracts termites
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Termites love wood, so if a house is filled with wood, the likelihood of termites visiting and chewing the woodworks is very high. However, wood in and of itself isn’t the sole reason why termites infest the house. Instead, the moisture that softens the wood is how termites can chew on the grain so easily.
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In colder climates, moist air seems to be more ubiquitous, and because of that, termites come and chew on them easier which can tarnish the wood and have an infestation in your house.
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How to avoid termites from coming
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To avoid termites, all you need to do is clean the house and wipe all the moisture out of the wood every 6 hours. Usually, moisture really dampens at around the 24-48 hour mark. Therefore, cleaning once or twice a day should be enough to keep them away.
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When to call an exterminator?
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When the infestation is too large to handle and it is affecting your life, then better call an exterminator. The worst that can happen is them biting at you which can hurt your skin and have foul follicles after every bite.
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How much is an exterminator?
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Depending on the company, it can range from $150-$300. It also depends on the damages and the size of the infestation which can contribute to the cost as well. However, the value is there and when the circumstances call for exterminators, they will do the job a hundred percent.
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Are termites deadly?
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One single termite shouldn’t be a problem, but if
there are thousands of them, then it may be deadly
to pets and young children. It’s important to always
make the effort of exterminating them as they can
be deadly to your furniture and woodworks that can
be expensive to replace.
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How Sniper Termite and Pest
LLC can Help
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Whenever you want to learn more about termites, don't hesitate to ask a termite exterminator in order for you to solve whatever issues you are facing. Let our seasoned termite professionals help you with any termite extermination that's needed.
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Learn about how a termite colony operates here
