Termites
Termites are an island wide pest. Typical signs of termites include damaged wood, small holes in wood, and the appearance of frass (sand-like termite droppings). Bermuda Pest Control offers inspections to verify the presence of termites, as well as the extent of the issue. Depending on the severity and nature of the infestation, Bermuda Pest Control may advise treatment. Please click on either image to learn more.
Tent Fumigation
Tent fumigation is very effective in handling termite infestations. Sprays simply do not penetrate to where termites live and eat, deep inside the wood.
Termites do millions of dollars in damage each year in Bermuda. Considering your home might well be your largest investment, you want to take all appropriate measures to protect it. That’s why Bermuda Pest Control is the first name in termite protection island wide. Bermuda Pest Control’s termite 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 such as Bermuda Pest Control’s 7 year Warranty. We value our customer and are in the termite protection business for the long-run, just as our over 60 years of service to the community proves. Select a termite company with a proven track record.
Termite Inspections
Termites do millions of dollars in damage each year in Bermuda. Considering your home might well be your largest investment, you want to take all appropriate measures to protect it. That’s why Bermuda Pest Control is the first name in termite protection island wide. Bermuda Pest Control’s termite 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.
Termite – Ant Comparison
One common cause for confusion is the visual similarity between Bermuda’s “Flying Ants” that are not a danger to your homes wooden structures, and Termites that do pose a real threat. The fact that they both swarm in the summer months can add to the confusion.
In the case of termites, a swarm locates a point of entry to the building – often a very small spot and proceeds from there to establish one or more colonies that begin the slow inexorable process of turning all of the wooden structures to dust. Since most Bermuda roofs and floors are supported by wooden structures, long term infestation left untreated can have a catastrophic effect on the property
Click on the quick comparison chart to learn about the visual differences between these creatures. Pay particular attention to the waist, antennae and wings for easy identification.
Wooden Furniture
No one can put a value on fine wood furniture. In many Bermuda homes there are beautiful examples of old world craftsmanship that have been handed down through generations. A little known fact is that a new piece of furniture that is brought in from your home may be infested with termites that can invade and wreak havoc on the rest of your house and its contents. We fumigate furniture, pianos, and other wooden items at our Warwick Headquarters to completely remove troublesome pests.
Fumigating furniture is a similar procedure to Tent Fumigation of a house – just on a smaller scale. We regularly fumigate furniture and like items that show the telltale signs of termite infestation at our Warwick Depot. This is especially important for anything that is made of wood that you are bringing in to your home for the first time. If it is indeed infested by termites, over time the voracious little creatures will spread to other wooden items in the house including floors and rafters, posing a danger to the entire house. During tent fumigations of buildings we can often spot the point of entry of these creatures that eventually cause major problems
The process of fumigating furniture or wooden items normally takes about 48 hours or 2 business days. We will make sure that there’s nothing lurking inside that beautiful piece of wooden furniture that should not be there.
Things to keep in mind
If a solution for termites seems “Too good to be true” then it probably is!
Do not be fooled by “Quick and Easy” treatments that rely on surface application of chemicals. The problem is that termites burrow deeply into wood structures, into areas that cannot be reached by surface treatments. Our penetrating gas process is the only sure method to prevent a resurgence of the colony.
Termites can be busy doing their destructive work and escape detection for years unless you know the signs to look for. Our trained inspectors can teach you what to look for so that you can spot termite infestations at an early stage before serious damage is done.