Termites
Termites cause more property damage than fires, floods, and storms combined. If they're in your home, you won't know—until it's too late.
Why Termites Are Called Silent Killers
Termites work around the clock, eating through wood from the inside out. By the time you notice soft floors, buckling walls, or hollow-sounding beams, the damage is already done. A single colony, depending on it's size, can consume multiple pounds of wood per week—and many homes have more than one colony. They don't sleep, they don't stop, and they don't announce themselves. That's what makes them so dangerous.
Maryland's humid climate makes our region especially attractive to subterranean termites, the most destructive species in the country. They build mud tubes from the soil into your foundation, making it easy to bypass your line of sight. Homeowners often discover infestations only during renovations or inspections. By then, structural repairs can run into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Signs You Might Have a Problem
Look for mud tubes along your foundation, basement walls, or crawl spaces—these pencil-thin tunnels are how termites travel. Tap wood beams and listen for a hollow sound. Check for discarded wings near windowsills or door frames, especially in spring. Bubbling or peeling paint can also signal moisture damage from termite activity behind the surface. When in doubt, call for an inspection.
How We Treat and Prevent Them
We start with an inspection of your home and based on what we find, we create a targeted treatment plan. Our goal isn't just elimination; it's long-term protection. We also make recommendations for you to address moisture issues and remove conditions that attract colonies. We offer optional yearly inspections and a *re-treat guarantee to give you the best plan of protection for your home.
*See documentation provided at time of treatment for details.
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If you would like to take a picture and contact us, we would be glad to identify whether it is a flying ant problem or something more serious like termite swarmers. Contact us at 410-939-2847 to get our expert assessment.
Mud tubes running up the foundation on the outside of the house, mud tubes on the basement block walls or wooden rafters in the home. Swarming termites inside the home. Termites or larvae in the soil or mulch around the exterior of the home.
- Avoid placing wood mulch around the perimeter of the house/structure
- Do not stack firewood up against your home/structure
- Be sure crawlspaces are properly vented to decrease moisture retention
- Be sure to address poor grading and drainage around your home
- Do not disturb soil treated by termiticide
Termites don’t do damage quickly they do it steadily over time so we recommend having a treatment completed as soon as you are able. Neutralizing the colony will minimize the extent of the damage. We offer an up-front liquid intensive treatment customized to your home’s situation. This can last up to 10 years, and we also offer the option to purchase a yearly checkup, which includes a re-treat guarantee for that one-year period.
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Think you might have termites? Don't wait for the damage to show. Schedule your inspection today. Our experts know just what to look for.