Comprehensive Termite Control for Columbus, OH

TERMITE CONTROL IN COLUMBUS, OH

Think you might have a termite problem? These common pests can cause huge problems for homeowners in the Columbus area. Termites cause billions of dollars in property damage per year!

But the right treatment options can eliminate these wood-destroying bugs — and protect your house from additional damage. ScherZinger Pest Control offers Columbus termite control to help keep central Ohio property owners safe from serious damage.

Columbus Termite Treatment 

Our Columbus termite control services include all of the following:

Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System

Need a termite colony eliminated? Sentricon provides an incredibly effective way to get rid of these pests. This system involves:

• Using bait with an active ingredient that stops termites from molting and growing
• Installing bait stations around your property
• Monitoring these stations year-round 
• Refilling bait stations as needed while worker termites carry bait back to the colony

Perimeter Plus Termite Barrier

This approach involves liquid barrier treatment to stop termite activity and prevent future infestations. We can provide follow-up applications for ongoing protection and targeted applications as needed.

Guardian Plus

Looking for peace of mind that your Columbus home is safe from termites? Our Guardian Plus program involves the following to protect your property:

• Inspecting your property using termite detection equipment
• Installing Sentricon monitoring stations
• Eliminating termites at no additional cost to you
• Ongoing monitoring for termites

Guardian Plus also includes our quarterly pest protection program.

Guardian Complete

Worried about termites and mosquitoes? Our Guardian Complete program provides efficient protection from both kinds of insects for your Columbus home! This includes the following:

• 6-month mosquito treatment in standing water sources 
• Seasonal termite treatments
• Regular monitoring for termites

With quality pest control services, Guardian Complete helps keep your yard and house interior safe from pesky mosquitoes and termites.

What Do Termites Look Like?

That depends partly on their species and their role in their colonies. Eastern subterranean termites are the common species you’ll find in Ohio. These have the following characteristics:

• 1/8-3/8 inches in length
• Dark brown, black, or pale cream coloring. 

Drywood termites can also invade homes. But this species isn’t as common in Ohio. Their characteristics include:

• 3/8 to 1 inch in length
• Dark brown or yellowish tan to light brown coloring

What color termites are you seeing in your house or the surrounding area? Their coloring can vary based on their role. White ones or lighter-colored ones are usually workers. Black or brown ones are typically swarmers that start their own colony and reproduce.

In general, all termites have these characteristics:

• Straight antennae
• Thick, straight waist
• Two pairs of wings that are the same size

Their antennae and waist help distinguish these insects from carpenter ants with narrow waists and bent antennae.

How Do They Attack Houses?

A termite’s diet mostly includes cellulose. That’s found in wooden structures, wallpaper, and other sources throughout homes and other buildings. Worker termites invade properties to feed on wood or bring it back to the colony to feed other members.

Why is this so dangerous? You can’t hear termites as they feed on wood — and weaken it. Over time, this can lead to structural damage that makes your home unsafe! Note that these insects are active year-round. 

Where Do Termites Live?

Eastern subterranean termites don’t live in your home. In fact, their nests are underground. Workers regularly build mud tunnels to get to and from the nest and your home to gather and feed on cellulose.

Drywood termites don’t build underground nests. This species lives above ground in sources of dry wood, such as furniture.

Why Are Inspections Important?

Again, it’s hard to know that you have a termite problem. These silent pests can damage your home for months — or even years. Inspections can show whether or not you have termite infestations that need to be handled right away!

How Do I Know If I Have Termites?

You may not see these insects lurking inside your walls. But you can check for other signs that they’re around. Some of these visible signs include the following:

• Discarded wings from swarming termites, especially near windows and doors
• Swarming or flying termites
• Damaged wood, such as hollowed or buckling wood
• Mud tubes attached to the exterior of your home
• Small holes in drywall

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Termites?

Don’t wait to get help! Dealing with these pest problems sooner helps prevent serious damage! If you suspect termites in your home, set up an initial inspection with the experts at ScherZinger. We can correctly identify them and provide efficient pest control in Columbus.

Can I Prevent Termites?

Yes! You can lower your risk of having these insects around with the following tips:

• Keep firewood and other sources of wood or lumber away from your home exterior
• Store firewood off the ground
• Protect your home foundation from moisture and leaks that attract termites
• Trim bushes that are next to your home and leave about a foot of space between branches and your home exterior
• Schedule professional termite control to prevent infestations

Schedule Columbus Termite Control Today

Dealing with termites in your home? We can help! Contact ScherZinger to set up an inspection and other pest treatments as needed. Our Columbus pest control company also offers rodent control and insect control for bees, spiders, ants, fleas, bed bugs — and more!