How do I know if I have a termite problem?
It usually takes time and most building owners do not notice early signs of damages. Further, unless there are obvious signs of active infestations, you probably won't detect termites because they feed hidden from view.

Evidence of termite infestations include:

• Mud tubes
• Wood damage (wood that sounds hollow when tapped)
• Cracked or bubbling paint
• Swarming flying termites
• Discarded wings near doors and windows
• Termite droppings that look like sawdust

If you suspect that you might have a termite problem, call us for an inspection.

How can I tell the difference between flying ants and termites?
Many ways. Termites drop their wings to mate and then try to return to the ground. If you miss the swarms, you will nonetheless find lots of wings on windowsill or near other heat or light source. Ants do not usually drop their wings. In addition, Termites have straight antennae, whereas ants' antennae are elbowed. Lastly, the two pairs of Termite wings are all of the same lengths while ants have long and short wings.

Does spotting a termite swarm mean that there is termites infestation occuring in the house?
Call Antipest immediately if you see a termite swarm in or around your house, or find discarded termite wings.

Does slab construction of a house render it termite proof?
Not really. Slab construction is still penetrable by termites as they gain entrance to the house through other means - cracks, cavities, expansion joints, gaps between plumbing pipes, and such.

What conditions attract termites?
Here are some common conditions that place your building at risk for termites:

• Moisture (e.g. Run-off moisture, drainage, condensation under home)
• Food (e.g. Wood house framing, debris in crawl space, landscape timbers, mulch, stumps)
• Access (e.g. Tiny cracks throughout your building, concrete slabs or basement foundations, around utility pipes or veneers such as stucco, brick, and wood)
• Temperature (e.g. Tropical climates create favorable conditions for termites year-round)

Do I need to treat my house if I do not have an existing pest problem?
As the saying goes, "Prevention is Better than Cure". Particularly for termites, it will be wise to carry out preventive treatments or have a regular inspection program.