Protect Your Home from Termite Damage
Comprehensive Termite Control Services in Central Ohio
Ensure the safety and integrity of your home with our expert termite control solutions. Our team specializes in detecting and eliminating termite infestations, safeguarding your property from costly damage.
Understanding the Termite Threat
Termites are a significant concern in central Ohio, often mistaken for ants when they swarm. These pests can cause extensive damage to wood, cardboard, and other cellulose materials. The most common species in this area is the Eastern Subterranean Termite, which lives in the soil and infiltrates structures to feed on wood. Their colonies are large and can affect multiple homes, making early detection and treatment crucial.
In natural settings, termites play a beneficial role by decomposing dead trees and stumps. However, in residential areas, their presence can lead to severe structural damage. Homes in high termite pressure zones are particularly vulnerable, and because these termites move through the soil, infestations can spread rapidly.
Signs of Termite Infestation
Identifying Termite Activity
Swarming
Termites swarm during warm temperatures, typically from March to May in central Ohio. You might notice discarded wings near windows, doors, or vents.
Mud Tubes
These pencil-sized tunnels are built by termites to travel between their colony and food sources. They can be found inside or outside your home, often in less visible areas like basements or crawl spaces.
Wood Damage
Termites eat wood from the inside out, making it difficult to spot damage until it’s severe. Look for hollow-sounding wood or paths packed with soil/mud.
Live Termites
During renovations or when infested wood is disturbed, you might see live termites. These light-colored insects, about the size of a grain of rice, move quickly when exposed to light.
Effective Termite Control Solutions
Comprehensive Termite Management with Sentricon
For over 25 years, Columbus Pest Control has relied on the Sentricon Termite Baiting System for effective control of subterranean termite infestations and protection of structures against termite attack. Sentricon is the only terminte product awarded the EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Award for superior environmentally responsible chemistry. Sentricon System bait stations are installed in the soil around the structure and once termites begin to feed on the system bait the colony slowly begins to die off. total colony elimination usually takes place within 90 days of bait consumption by the colony. Termites feed on the bait and then spread it throughout the colony.
By using the Sentricon Termite Baiting System, Columbus Pest Control can assure homeowners of excellence in control of termite and their colony, protection of the structure against termite damage and also protection of the environment due to the lack of applying many gallons of liquid termiticide in and around the foundation of structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our pest control services.
Do you require long-term contracts?
We offer flexible service options including one-time treatments or ongoing services.
What types of pests do you handle?
Is your treatment safe for pets and children?
How quickly can you respond to a pest issue?
We strive to respond as quickly as possible, depending on availability and the urgency of the situation.