While termites are best known to love moist, warm climates, it would make sense that the Muncie area would be safe. Unlucky for residents, the Southern half of Indiana sure enough has them. They feed on plant cellulite, including wood structures and paper materials. Their entire life cycle depends on constant feeding, and when they find a building with the material they can eat, they can colonize and grow their numbers rapidly.

Drywood Termites, while not a native to the area, can end up here via travel in items like furniture and wooden pallets. As their name implies, Subterranean Termites live mainly underground and dig tubes in soft and moist soil to get to their food sources. Mud tubes along the surface of foundations and in crawl spaces are a common sign of Subterraneans. Our climate usually keeps termites moving around in search of easily accessed moisture near wood.

Property owners usually do not know they are experiencing an infestation without a professional inspection or until damage has become advanced and widespread. Our expert inspectors can detect current or past infestations and identify potential vulnerability areas to future infestation. Proper species identification provides the critical information needed to implement the right plan for termite elimination, remediation if needed, and future exclusion.

If we find evidence of a current infestation, we can start immediate treatment to eliminate existing termites in their colonies and tunnels. A variety of environmentally responsible and effective treatment materials and methods are used, depending on the exact nature of the infestation. We can also advise you of structural or material damage found and recommend repairs or remediation as needed.

Exclusion is the key to protecting buildings, and even if no infestation is found, we can evaluate the status of existing termite barriers and exclusionary materials. If they need updating, or if none are present, we can advise you about the best options available for your building and soil conditions to keep them out permanently. If excess moisture or poor drainage is a problem, we can provide guidance on solving those problems also.

Modern construction standards now typically require termite barriers and soil treatments, and many lenders for new construction projects require these measures before a new building is completed. We provide these services for new construction projects.

When real estate is sold, lenders and buyers normally require termite inspections and certifications from a licensed professional. These inspections are intended to ensure that buildings are either free from past issues or have no current problems. If you desire or are required to obtain a termite inspection, you have the right to choose the professional company you prefer. We can schedule an inspection and provide the proper certification.

If termites have made their way into your home or business in the Muncie area, it’s time to bring in some reinforcements. Bug Off Pest Pros is the area’s #1 rated termite exterminator. We have 50 5-Star reviews on Google, and we work hard to make that number grow. Contact us today for more information on our termite control service.