Termite Treatment & Protection
Termite Treatment & Protection
Termites cause billions of dollars in damage annually in the US — and most homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover it. As a Certified Sentricon Specialist, we eliminate entire colonies, not just the termites you can see.
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Termites in the St. Louis Area
The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the primary species threatening homes in Missouri. Understanding the difference between swarmers and workers helps you catch an infestation early.
Eastern Subterranean Termite — Swarmer
Dark brown to black winged reproductives that emerge in spring, often confused with flying ants. Key difference: termites have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and thick waists.
Eastern Subterranean Termite — Worker
Pale cream-white, soft-bodied, no eyes, approximately 1/4 inch. These are the ones actively eating your home’s wood 24/7/365.
Signs You May Have Termites
Termites work silently inside walls and wood structures. By the time damage becomes visible, they may have been feeding for years. Watch for these warning signs.
Pencil-sized mud tubes running from the soil up your foundation are shelter tubes built by subterranean termites to travel between their colony and your home.
After a swarm, reproductive termites shed their wings. Piles of small, translucent wings near windowsills or doorways indicate a colony nearby.
Tap on baseboards, door frames, and window sills. If the wood sounds hollow or papery, termites may have consumed the interior while leaving the surface intact.
Paint that appears to bubble, peel, or look uneven may indicate moisture from termite activity just beneath the surface.
Structural wood weakened by termite damage can cause floors to sag, ceilings to dip, or doors and windows to stick in their frames.
Crumbling or damaged wood along grain lines, often with soil or mud lining the galleries, is a clear sign of active or past termite feeding.
Sentricon Always Active
Unlike liquid barrier treatments that create a chemical wall, Sentricon eliminates the entire colony from within. Termite workers find the bait, share it through the colony via grooming and feeding, and the colony collapses — including the queen. Roberts Pest Control is a Certified Sentricon Specialist.
Professional Termite Treatment — 4 Steps
Our Sentricon-based termite program is designed to eliminate the entire colony and provide continuous protection.
- Professional Inspection — Thorough assessment of all wood structures, foundation, and crawl spaces to determine the extent of termite activity.
- Sentricon Installation — Always Active bait stations are installed around your home’s perimeter, providing immediate protection from day one.
- Colony Elimination — Termites feed on the bait and share it with the colony through natural grooming and feeding behavior, eliminating the queen and the entire colony.
- Ongoing Monitoring — Stations are checked regularly and bait is replenished as needed, providing continuous year-round protection against future colonies.
Reduce Your Termite Risk — Homeowner Tips
Fix leaks, improve drainage around your foundation, and ensure water flows away from your home. Termites need moisture to survive.
Keep gutters clean and direct downspouts away from the foundation to prevent water pooling near your home’s structure.
Remove firewood, lumber, mulch, and other wood materials from direct contact with your home’s foundation.
Adequate ventilation reduces moisture buildup in crawl spaces, making the environment less hospitable for termites.
Ensure siding, door frames, and other wooden structures do not directly touch the soil. Maintain a gap or use concrete barriers.
Even with preventive measures, an annual termite inspection by a licensed professional is the best way to catch activity early.
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