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Here in the greater Memphis area, termites can begin swarming as early as March and remain active all the way into early autumn. Your best defense against a termite infestation affecting your home or business is investing in year-round termite control administered by a qualified, experienced pest control company. There is a right time, or at least, an ideal time to treat for termites. Today on the blog, we explain why spring is the best time of year for your pest control company in Memphis to spray for termites.
What makes spring the ideal time to treat?
Activity: Spring is when the peak reproductive phase for termites occurs. During this phase, termites build nests and swarm, seeking new mates so they can form new colonies. This reproductive phase also is a precursor to an overall uptick in activity – when termites become more aggressive in finding food, whether that come from structures, loose wood or anywhere else that contains cellulose.
Vulnerability: The peak reproductive phase also represents the time of year when a termite colony is most vulnerable. Scheduling a spraying treatment at the right time greatly increases your protection against termite infestation and, potentially, means that proper treatment administered by a qualified termite professional could eradicate the entire colony. That timing can be crucial to maintaining the finest protection against termites.
Weather: Administering a termite treatment during certain weather conditions can enhance the impact. Higher humidity levels, for example, can make nearby wood more enticing to termites. Lower temperatures can slow termite movement, so the treatment should be administered when the temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. You also want to avoid spraying for termites when it is expected to rain, as this can wash away the treatment and make it less effective.
Understanding termite activity patterns
Termites seek out wood and cellulose materials as a food source and operate in colonies that could have a few hundred termites or a population into the millions. Termites are social insects with distinct colony roles: workers, soldiers, queens, etc. Termite colonies reach peak activity during the warmest weather; this is when they get busy searching for food and building their nests. The more active a termite colony is, the more likely that damage to homes and structures can occur – and the more extensive that damage can be. A professional pest control company understands when and how termites behave and uses that knowledge to influence timing of treatments.
Termite control in Memphis and Cordova in Tennessee
Termites do billions of dollars of property damage each year. Your best defense is to purchase termite control from a qualified pest control company. By the time you see visible signs of termites on your property, it is likely too late and significant damage has been done. At AAA Termite & Pest, we thoroughly inspect any property for termites or signs of termites. Then we can either eradicate an existing infestation or administer preventive treatments to deter termites from reaching your home or business. To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our technicians, call (901) 737-7378 or contact us online.