An untreated termite colony can number in the millions, so it is crucial to keep an eye out for these invasive insects in Swansea. These eusocial insects function much like ants and bees in that the queen is the sole reproducer of the colony. Termite workers never stop to rest as they constantly work on improving the nest by chewing new tunnels and chambers for the queen’s eggs. This strong work ethic is how termites can cause such extensive damage within a few days. In fact, termites cause billions of dollars in property damage every year! It may seem outlandish that these tiny pests can be that destructive, but these pests have the exact abilities that make them extremely difficult to treat: always working, in hiding, and reproducing. 

The further that termites burrow into their wood, the longer it will take to completely eliminate them. These insects are not the kind that you can just spray some insecticide on and call it a day. The queen lays eggs every day and lives for about 25 years on average, so there will always be more termites to control if the colony is not completely eliminated. There are only two common ways that you will actually see termites outside of their nest. One is when the swarmers (reproductives) are flying around to look for a new nesting place, leaving their wings behind as evidence after they mate and start laying eggs. The other way is if the infestation is so large that it cannot be contained in the wood, and some of the termites are pushed out of the nest until they make more room. 

It is best to call professional pest control if you think you have a termite problem, but if you actually see termites in your Swansea home, call pest control immediately. When an infestation is treated sooner rather than later, the termite treatments will take full effect more quickly. At Pointe, our knowledgeable technicians can handle termite invasions of all kinds, including drywood termites and subterranean termites. We will efficiently solve your termite problem with our non-toxic treatments and provide you with a termite-free home. Between our baits and barrier treatments, those termites don’t stand a chance against Pointe Pest Control!