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Termite Treatment & Termite Control in Las Vegas, NV
Similar to cockroaches, termites are known to be some of the oldest and most successful insects on earth. Perhaps this long legacy gives termites their astounding tenacity and adaptability. Unlike cockroaches, however, a termite will exhibit complex and rigid social interactions in a colony. Particular tasks are performed by different individuals specialized for the purpose. Most of the time, termites’ main mission (to the dismay of homeowners) is consuming or chewing through wood—making this pest incredibly destructive to houses, commercial buildings, and other structures.
Think you have termites wreaking havoc and causing damage on your Las Vegas property? Don’t delay: Call or contact Burns Pest Elimination before these wood-eating pests have the chance to cause severe damage to your home or property.
What Do Las Vegas Termites Look Like?
Most termite species in the Southwest, like Las Vegas, are subterranean, meaning they live underground. Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies in the soil. These colonies contain three forms: reproductives, workers, and soldiers. This type of termite derives its nutrition from wood and other material containing cellulose.
Identifying features of termites include:
- Size ranging between 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch long
- Color varies by species, from white to cream-colored or coal-black to pale yellow-brown
- Can be winged or wingless
- Have constant contact with the soil or other above-ground moisture sources
What Are the Signs of a Termite Infestation in Las Vegas?
Around Las Vegas, NV, termites’ primary moisture source is the soil. Any wood-to-soil contact is a possible site of entry into a home, especially soil containing higher moisture. Termites build long tubes out of mud and fecal material. These mud tubes are called exploratory tubes, which are easy to see and one of the best ways to identify a potential termite infestation.
Once a source of wood has been located, termites build more permanent utility or working tubes. The utility tubes serve as a highway running from the underground termite gallery directly to the food source. These working tubes can cover long distances over the foundation of a building or along interior/exterior walls to reach the cellulose on their own.
Subterranean termites like moisture and position themselves near or underneath good food sources, such as your home. Because this type of termite prefers to stay where it is dark and damp, it can be difficult to detect these insect pests. Here are some signs you might need termite control in Las Vegas, NV:
Mud Tubes
Mud tubes are the most straightforward sign to spot. These pencil-width paths lead from the nest directly to your home and make it easy for termites to avoid sunlight. Check these in your Las Vegas property’s surrounding land, crawlspaces, and basements.
Termite Swarms
Reproductive termites grow wings and fly during spring and fall. They will shed their wings once done swarming, which you may see in piles or around your home. Note that flying termites and flying ants are very similar in appearance; call a termite control professional to correctly identify which insect you have.
Piles
Drywood termites—which do not require as much moisture to survive and will not be connected to the ground or soil like subterranean termites—leave sawdust-like piles around windowsills and cracks in woodwork or beams. You might also see what looks like collections of dirt at the base of walls and in corners.
No matter if you’ve found scorpions in the sink, your restaurant riddled with roaches, or your patio packed with pigeons, Burns Pest Elimination can provide residential pest control for homes and commercial pest control for businesses. For comprehensive details and identifying features of common household bugs, rodents, and more, visit our Pest Library below.
Burns Pest Elimination is your ultimate pest control partner! From our expert team to our proven track record, we've got the tools and know-how to keep your home pest-free. Say hello to peace of mind. Choose Burns today!
