Frequently Asked Questions About Termite Control

Termites are very destructive and can damage wood while threatening the structural integrity of your property. Some termites have eaten away at buildings for many years before finally being discovered. Termites are unique when compared to other pests such as bed bugs or spiders. The following are signs that your home may have termites:

• Swarming bugs that have the appearance of flying ants
• Termite nests or shelter tubes
• Termite droppings that look like black pepper and typically appear near walls or wood items in your home

Termites find their ideal living situations underground and attack your home from below. These insects require moisture and don’t have much tolerance for moving air currents or light. They can gain entry into your home through various means, including loose mortar joints, settlement cracks in a basement, or tiny spaces around drain pipes.

No one wants to have termites make swiss cheese of their walls and eat away at their savings account. Termites are wood eaters, including the structural integrity of your home or property in Cookeville. You may be surprised to learn that these tiny creatures cause more than $750 million worth of damage in the United States each year. The best way to save your home and money from termite damage is to schedule a termite inspection from Midstate Termite & Pest Control. We strongly recommend our quarterly pest protection plan.

You need an experienced termite control specialist so you can rest easy knowing that these unwanted houseguests have been banished from your home. Midstate Termite & Pest Control has been proudly serving Middle Tennessee since 1953. Our decades in the business mean we understand how to protect your home and family.

Your home could still be in danger even if you haven’t seen any swarming termites. Winged termites might only be in the air for a few minutes when a colony swarms, so you might not see them. Termites eat wood from the inside out, so their activity is usually only detectable by termite professionals during an inspection.

Delaying treatment for termites is never a good idea. The sooner you call Midstate Termite & Pest Control for service, the less extensive and more affordable your repairs will likely be. If you even suspect that your home may have termites, contact us right away to schedule a termite inspection.

While some building materials are less likely to succumb to termites, just about any new or old home can become a home for termites. Termites build mud tubes, allowing them to cross brick, concrete, metal, cinder block, non-repellent chemical barriers, pre-treated wood, and other substances. The only way to prevent termites from entering your home is a professionally applied repellent treatment.

Homeowners can identify termite damage by looking for the following: Bubbling or peeling paint, similar to water damage, drooping or discolored ceilings or walls, pinpoint holes in your home’s drywall, wood that sounds hollow when knocking or tapping on it, and buckling or sagging floors.

We use a variety of safe termite solutions based on the unique circumstances of your home.

Midstate Termite & Pest Control uses chemicals that are safe for humans, their pets, and the environment. Our termite control products have been vigorously tested and undergo many safety checks, including being evaluated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.