Notes from the Green Truck

More swarms are being reported in the eastern part of Bergen County now….add Cresskill, Paramus, and Teaneck to the list.  Previously we had reported swarms in Parsippany or East Hanover neighborhoods of Morris County, New Jersey or the Rutherford, North Arlington, Saddle Brook or Maywood areas of Bergen County. If you think you might have termites or are concerned about protecting your New Jersey home or business from termite attack, what should you do?

First, call a New Jersey pest control company with recognized expertise in termite control to assess your insect problem. In many cases, swarming insects are a home or business owner’s first sign of possible termite infestation. But certain species of ants, with which termites are often confused, also swarm during early spring in New Jersey. When termite damage is discovered in the course of home repair or remodeling, carpenter ants and powder post beetles, which cause similar damage to wood and wood products, can also be confused with termites. Correct identification of insect pests is always the first step toward successful elimination and control.

When termite activity or damage is discovered, it’s important not to disturb the area. Termites and other insect pests have well-honed survival instincts. Initial disturbance will send termites rushing to defend and repair the breach in their tunnels; but continued disturbance can cause the colony to abandon the site, making it more difficult for New Jersey termite control experts to find and eliminate the main nest.

When the termite inspector arrives, he will perform a thorough inspection of your home or business, both inside and out. Well-trained and experienced in the habits of Eastern subterranean termites, the termite species active in New Jersey, the termite inspector will first determine whether your pest problem is, in fact, a termite problem or caused by another insect pest. Different insect pests can require different treatment protocols, making correct identification the first and most important step in successful treatment and elimination.

Next time: How to get rid of termites