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Termites do nearly a billion dollars in damage each year in Florida. Yes,
that's $1,000,000,000. Considering your home might well be your largest
investment, you want to take all appropriate measures to protect it. That's
why AARON is the first name in termite protection in Central Florida.
That's why you need to call AARON to protect your home and investment.
AARON pest professionals use the latest methods and state-of-the art materials
to effectively protect your home. Their extensive training and on-going
education keeps them informed of the newest treatments and the best solutions
for termite infestations.
Many homeowners fail to realize that their homeowners insurance does not
cover termite damage. That means any damage done to homes by these destructive
pests must be paid for by the owner unless their home is covered by a
termite warranty like AARON offers. AARON'S warranty and AARON'S guarantee
simply give you peace of mind as far as termites go.
We value our customer and are in the termite protection business for the
long-run, just as our nearly 50 years of service to the community proves.
Select a termite company with a proven track record.
How
to Recognize Termites |
Subterranean termites
live underground or in protected areas such as wood. There is always at
least one queen and many more reproductive may also be present. Most people
never see a queen, but may have seen swarmers or workers. The total number
of individuals in a colony of subterranean termites may be more than a million.
Imagine a million insects, which are blind and are very sensitive to heat,
cold, and dry air. This sensitivity is why they build shelter tubes or "mud
tubes." In fact, they need to maintain an atmosphere of nearly 100%
humidity. Sometimes finding shelter tubes, a little smaller diameter than
a pencil, is the first sign of a termite infestation. Workers are just that...
the workers of the colony. They find new food sources (vegetation or wood
containing cellulose). Upon finding a food source, the termites put down
a chemical signal pr pheromone to lead the other workers to the feeding
site.
Termites do not "attack" your house or building. They forage,
attracted by moist areas, and find food sources. Termites do a very good
job of breaking down cellulose in the soil. When they discover your house
or other buildings, they become a real pest and that is where the professional
pest control company comes in. In the spring in most areas of the country.
and depending on the species, healthy subterranean termite colonies will
"swarm" or send out winged reproductive's to start new colonies.
The swarmers are darker in color, some species almost black, and have four
wings. One frequent question is how to tell termites from ants. Ants generally
do not swarm the same time as termites but it can happen. The following
is a description of how to tell termites from ants.
| Termites
swarm |
Ants
swarm |
at
a very limited time of the year. |
throughout
the year depending on species. |
| The
body of the |
The
body of the |
termites
swarmer is about 3/8" in most species. |
ant
will vary in size depending on the species |
| Termites
have |
Ants
have |
four
wings of equal size. |
four
wings; two smaller and two larger |
| Termites
have a |
Ants
have a |
straight
waist. |
pinched
waist. |
| Termites
have |
Ants
have |
straight
antennae. |
elbowed
antennae. |
| Termites
are |
Ants
are |
clumsy
fliers |
good
fliers |
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Treatment
Types for Subterranean Termites |
Currently there are
three types of treatments available for use by the professional: soil
treatments, wood treatments, and baits.
Soil treatments are liquid termiticide's diluted with water to ensure
adequate coverage in the soil. Injection of this system in the soil creates
a treated area that repels or reduced the population of the termites and
envelopes your house with a long - term protection. This is the most commonly
used system and may be used in combination with baits and/or wood treatments.
Wood treatments involve treating infested wood or potentially infested
wood with liquids such as a traditional treatment or borate materials.
This treatment type protects the wood form infestation and reduces or
eliminates the infestation in the wood at the time of treatment.
Baits are relatively new and involves installing bait stations in the
ground. Termites then eat the bait and carry the active ingredient throughout
the colony or area, This thus reducing foraging reduces the population
of the colony in the structure. Baits are very popular since there is
no interior drilling and they generally are less bother for the homeowner
or building occupants.
Call us today to discuss what treatment we offer and we'll be happy to
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Why AARON?
- Our termite protection
warranty is second to none. We stand behind our treatments and will
go the extra step to protect your home. Remember that your homeowners
insurance does not cover termite damage. Our warranty will.
- AARON has been
serving Volusia and surrounding countries for nearly 50 years. No one
has the wealth of experience or esteemed reputation that our customer
have given us.
- Our termite technicians
have decades of experience in protecting homes. Their continuing education
and use of state-of-the-art materials is your best bet in the war against
termites.
- Whether treating
the foundation prior to a home being built, or once a home is infested,
you can count AARON. Our treatments are done on-time and in-budget.
- We stand by our
service and our commitment to you. We provide professional service with
a hometown touch.
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