Termites in Long Island?
Unfortunately, in Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, & Suffolk Counties), we do have termites and the most common termite is the eastern subterranean termite, information found at Cornell University.
“Termites are the subject of more inquiries than any other insect in Nassau County. The eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar) is a native species that lived in woodlands long before frame buildings were constructed in this country.” ~ Cornell University
Just the word “termite” can scare any homeowner, but before we go further into to this pesky subject know that this is where we specialize. Years after years, decade after decade, our experts on our team are certified and experienced from dealing from early detection to dealing with major damage prevention.
Our experts have solved many, many problems, saving Long Islanders, the stress or financial responsibility from unexpected termite damage, and who knows the thousands of out pocket money.
According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), many homeowners insurance policies don’t cover termite damage or removal. Termite infestations may be prevented with routine home maintenance and is the responsibility of the homeowner.
We have many advanced methods, to detect and protect your home, we have the options that work for you.
Termites are sneaky pest that do damage without anyone knowing it.
I was recently asked a question from a homeowner in NY about termite damage. I thought this was a great question because it is a scenario that doesn’t happen too often, but when it does, it can be a nightmare.
Termites are destroying your home, but did you know that your homeowners insurance doesn’t cover it?
Termite bait stations are a smart way to protect your home from termite infestations.
Bait stations come in two parts, the station itself and the bait. The station is installed in the ground around your home, and the bait is placed inside.
Bait stations are a great way to monitor and eliminate termite colonies.
Knowing is really half the battle
Termites can do major damage your home, but did you know that most home insurance policies don’t cover it?
You may not know it, but you could be suffering from termites damage. Here are some signs to watch out for:
I know! The mud shelter tubes are traveling up the outside foundation wall, inner foundation wall, up support piers or plumbing under the house, or similar situations. That’s right! Termites have built a shelter tube to… enter the house beneath the lower edge of siding.
You might have been wondering: what do swarmers even look like? Well, here they are. They can be found without or with wings, so you can figure out what’s up with those creepy crawlers
Notice any narrow, sunken winding lines? Or maybe some sunken areas? These might be due to termites feeding on the cardboard in the sheetrock.
Termites are attracted to damp wood, so if you notice a sagging floor or roof, or a broken door frame, you should inspect for termite damage. It could be due to something as simple as wood rot, but it could also be because of the dirty little bugs themselves. You might need to call Lighthouse.
Simple and Green Solution
Termite bait stations are your best bet for preventing termites from eating away at your foundation. They’re inserted into the ground with a 2-4 foot radius around your home and placed no more than 20 feet apart. Termites find the stations during their normal foraging (food “hunting”) activities, just as they might find any other underground food source, such as the roots of tree stump. Termite return depending on the acceptability of this “food” in the stations.
There is no way to predict how soon termites will find and feed in a bait station so an important part of the baiting strategy is to install the stations completely around the structure and to target known or suspected sites of termite activity (e.g., tree stumps near the house).