How To Protect Your Family From A Termite Swarm

When you have termites in your home, the primary concern is that they will cause damage to wooden structures in your home. Termites generally do not carry disease, but they can still cause health problems for you and your family if you suffer from an allergic reaction.

The Health Effects of Termites 

The termites release dust and other particles. An HVAC system might then circulate dust and particles throughout your home. Exposure to termites, in extreme cases, can cause pulmonary edema. 

What to Expect from a Termite Swarm

Termites will enter a home in large swarms with the goal of finding wood to consume. However, most termites will enter a home by tunneling underneath and will not announce their arrival. Therefore, many homeowners don't even realize that they have a termite infestation. 

You want to stop the termite swarm as soon as possible. Even if you and your family do not experience an allergic reaction as a result of the termites, your home might experience structural damage that might not be covered by your homeowner's insurance policy.

Identifying Termite Swarmers

Termite swarmers are a type of termite that has wings and is used for reproduction. They are often confused for ants because they look similar to the drone ants that mate with the queen ant of an ant colony. The swarmers do not consume wood and look for mates. However, they can be an indication that a termite infestation is nearby.

How to Stop a Swarm

To prevent swarmers and other types of termites, you will need to reduce moisture in your home as much as possible so termites have less to drink. Surrounding your home with a steel mesh or rock-like material will help prevent termites from burrowing into your home. You'll also want to make sure that firewood isn't stored outside your home.

Professional Termite Control

A termite treatment service can inspect your home and make sure that you're not doing anything that might be attracting termites. They will make sure that all openings are sealed to prevent a termite swarm from penetrating your home.

Termite control specialists will also make sure that your home is treated for termites. There are many methods that can be used to combat termites burrowing underground. For example, bait stations can be set up throughout your property that will attract termites and the termites will spread poisoned bait throughout their colonies poisoning the rest of the hive.

Contact termite control services to learn more.