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Western Subterranean Termites
The Western Subterranean termite is the most common and most widely distributed
termite in the western half of North America. It is a problem for homeowners
from British Columbia in Canada south to western Mexico and east as far as Idaho
and Nevada.
This native American pest can enter structures through cracks less than 1/16"
wide, even the minute openings found in concrete slabs, around drain pipes, and
between the slab and the foundation.
Western Subterranean termite colonies are usually located in the ground below
the frost line but above the water table and rock formations. They are typically
detected by the presence of the mud tubes they construct, or when large numbers
of winged termites "swarm" or leave the colony to search out mates. Swarms occur
in the daytime, and in California they occur on warm, sunny days during the
fall, winter or early spring. In the northern sections of the termites' range,
spring swarms commonly occur in the absence of rainfall.
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Some quick facts about Western Subterranean termites
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- Although Western Subterranean termite colonies are largely located in the ground,
secondary colonies can exist above ground if there is a constant source of
moisture.
- Western Subterranean termites will often build mud tubes for travel between their
colonies and their food sources.
- Damage caused by Western termites is most commonly found in the basement
and at ground level, although the termites will attack wood at higher
levels.
- Development from eggs to adults may take more than 5 months, and workers
may live from 3-5 years.
- Swarmers are usually produced before the third or fourth year.
- Research has shown that populations are higher in urban areas than in
undeveloped habitats.
- The termites prefer soil temperatures between 84-90° F - never above
104° F.
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Whatever the species, ECOLA's Termidor treatment is a great alternative treatment
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If Western Subterranean termites are your problem, there's no need to worry. We have the
answer to these and all subterranean termites: It's ECOLA's Termidor treatment,
another great alternative treatment, and the world's most amazing termiticide.
Tests have shown ECOLA's Termidor treatment to be 100% effective against
subterranean termites in even the most challenging situations. It will
completely eliminate your termites within 3 months of application. No
exceptions. No excuses.
If a termiticide is non-repellent, that means the termites can't see it, smell
it, or feel it. In fact, they don't know it's there at all. As a result, they'll
continue to forage in treated areas. That might alarm you, but it's a good
thing. Termites that are active in areas that have been treated with ECOLA's
Termidor treatment are helping to spread Termidor to more termites; they are
helping the termiticide do its job. Rest assured that in a short time all the
termites-those you see and those you don't-will be controlled.
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Remember, ECOLA's Termidor treatment kills in two ways
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First, ECOLA's Termidor treatment kills termites when they eat it (and since
they don't know it's there, they readily ingest it along with the wood fiber and
other material they typically eat). Second, ECOLA's Termidor treatment kills
termites that simply come into contact with it. So, even if your termites are
not feeding, ECOLA's Termidor treatment will kill them.
Termites that come into contact with ECOLA's Termidor treatment will also carry
it on their bodies. As a result, every other termite they contact, feed, or
groom will also be exposed to Termidor. All these termites will in turn transfer
the termiticide to still more termites. This will go on for several days,
allowing ECOLA's Termidor alternative treatment to be spread throughout the entire colony.
This unique mode of action is known as the "Transfer Effect".
The active ingredient in Termidor, fipronil, is slow acting. That's a very good
thing for you, and a very bad thing for the Western Sub termite colony. Why?
Because Termidor remains active long enough for one termite to transfer the
termiticide to a large number of other termites in the colony before dying
itself. And although the Termidor effect on individual termites is intentionally
slow, the overall colony impact is fast: it can be 2-6 times faster than bait
systems.
Certainly, every home is different, so the specifics of your ECOLA's Termidor
treatment and results will depend on your home's age, configuration,
construction, and level of infestation. Your ECOLA Professional will explain the
best procedure for your situation, and the proper green or alternative termite
control method can be selected. The entire application program is typically
complete in a day or less; however, you may see some evidence of termite
activity for several days afterward. That's okay. Rest assured that ECOLA's
Termidor treatment is working, and its unique ingestion, contact, and "Transfer
Effect" will eliminate termites from your home. Remember, responsible termite
control demands periodic inspections by a licensed pest management professional.
If you believe your home may be in danger from Western Subterranean Termites,
contact ECOLA now.
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