Keeping Termites Away: Expert Tips for a Termite-Free Home
Hong Kong is located in a subtropical region where mosquitoes and pests are abundant during the rainy season from June to August, especially before and after heavy rainfall, leading to a large number of flying ants (termites) emerging, becoming one of the most troublesome pest problems!
Characteristics of Flying Ants/Termites
Flying ants are the “reproductive ants” within termite colonies, using flight to find suitable places to establish nests. They prefer to grow, mate, and lay eggs in damp and humid environments. After shedding their wings, they reproduce in large numbers and become termites.
Termites are social insects that primarily feed on materials like wood. They enter homes through cracks in buildings, unknowingly invading and eroding wooden structures and furniture throughout the entire house. Their destructive power is quite astonishing. If a home is unfortunately invaded by a termite nest, careful handling is required.
3 Major Signs of Termite Infestation
Discovery of Termite Trails On Walls or In Corners
Termites are light-averse, so they create visible “termite trails” leading to their nests. These trails mostly appear on walls or in corners. If you see linear mud-like pathways in your home, it is highly likely that termites have built a nest there.
Hollow Sounds When Tapping On Wooden Furniture or Walls
Termites feed on fibrous materials, wood, and wooden products, causing damage to the interior of wooden beams, door frames, floors, and wooden furniture. Therefore, if you hear hollow sounds or notice indentations when gently tapping on these items, the interior structure of the building has likely been invaded by termites.
Presence of Flying Ant Wings On The Ground
Flying ants are termites in their mating phase. When they reach a suitable place for reproduction, they shed their wings and start building nests. Therefore, if you find flying ant wings on the ground but see no signs of ants, it is highly probable that flying ants have transformed into termites and infiltrated your home.
Johnson Group Termite Control Service
Many households and businesses will arrange comprehensive termite prevention projects for the required areas before moving into new homes or opening renovated offices. They start by using advanced termite detection equipment to track ant trails, nests, and invasion routes, identifying potential termite breeding points. Subsequently, they conduct preliminary preventive work for structural units and decoration materials by applying termite control measures early to prevent future problems.
Benefits of Using Our Service
- FLIR® Thermographic Camera Locates Monitoring termite activities
- Termatrac® Termite Detecting Device Detects mud-leads, nests and entry points
- Video Borescope Monitors termite activities
- Up to 12 months of Warranty Period, With 3 Days of Mandatory On-site Services
- Thorough Inspection and Evaluation During Control Service
- Combinations of Bayer® Liquid Termiticide and Termite Baits to eliminate termite colonies, creating a barrier to prevent termite infection
