Question By: The answer is absolutely. Just because you do not see termites outside as much in the winter does not mean that they have gone dormant. One of the main reasons people do not see termite activity in colder months is because many people cut down on outdoor activities when it is cold. You may not be out there in your backyard or garden, but the termites are still there.
Where Termites Go in the Winter
While it's true that termites remain active during winter, that doesn't mean they can survive the cold. As cold-blooded insects, termites depend on their environment to provide them with the heat they need to survive. When temperatures drop below freezing, termites will die out unless they find cover. It just so happens they're very good at finding that cover.
Once termites have a place to survive, they can keep moving, eating, and expanding their colony like always. In the wild, subterranean termites survive by burrowing deeper into the ground. As temperatures decrease, so will their movements to the point that they may appear dead or motionless. In most cases they are still alive. Drywood termites on the other hand can burrow into wooden logs but once the temperatures drop below freezing, they will die off.
Termite Prevention
Small steps make a big difference in termite prevention and sustaining an effective termite treatment plan. Start by eliminating moisture conditions and termite food around your home. These simple steps make your home a less attractive target, helping deter termites.
Termites do leave warning signs. Indicators of a termite infestation include wood that sounds hollow when tapped, cracked or bubbling paint, mud tubes on exterior walls or crawl spaces, and a temporary swarm of winged insects in or around your home.
Simple steps can help prevent an infestation. Keep gutters and downspouts free of debris, install screens on exterior vents, store firewood and lumber away from your home, and eliminate moisture by fixing pipes and other home fixtures prone to leaking.
While you might want to take the winter off from termite prevention, termites are not going to take a break. Fortunately, Flick Pest Control offers termite solutions in their Home Protection pest control subscription plans, as well as other termite solutions and reticulation systems.
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