Termite Pretreatments

West Virginia has plenty of bugs to worry about, and we’re used to taking precautions against them, like bug spray or special candles, to keep the pests at bay. Unfortunately, the insects that don’t cross our minds too often turn out to be the most dangerous.

Of the many termite species, subterranean are the most problematic. The USDA says Subterranean Termites are the most destructive and costly pests in the nation, inflicting as much as $7 billion in damage to homes in the U.S. annually. Since Subterranean Termites are incredibly common around Charleston and the surrounding areas, the best defense is a good offense. Rather than wait around and hope your property isn’t hit, it’s better to pretreat the soil under the foundation of your home or business to keep termites from getting to your wood in the first place.

These devils use serrated teeth and powerful jaws to chew up wood continually. Though the bugs are small, and their work is slow-going, their colonies that have been recorded to reach over 60,000 members. Over time, that constant gnawing devastates whatever building they choose to attack and eventually cause it to collapse. 

A barrier should be placed in the soil before the building is constructed to keep them from accessing the wood under your home or business. That way, the insects cannot chew through the foundation and are kept away from the outside walls and the trees in your landscape. The pretreatment needs to be thorough and must be applied by an expert. This is not a time to attempt a DIY project. A licensed pest control company like Enviro-Tech Pest Control will bring out the proper treatment products and special tools to ensure the property is covered. That includes not only the area under the building’s foundation, but also the soil surrounding it, plus bases around chimneys and basements.

An eco-friendly company is the best option since you wouldn’t want toxic chemicals sinking into the soil and potentially making its way through a drainage system. To ensure success we offer 3 different pre-treatment programs to cover the various stages of your building project. This is coordinated with the building’s construction team before the project is started. The type of structure that’s being pretreated matters. For instance, if the edifice is going to sit on top of a concrete slab, that concrete can crack or have other entry points. Pest management teams need to plan for that possibility and form a barrier against termites ahead of time, even if the concrete is fine as it is built.

Enviro-Tech Pest Control has been keeping termites away from West Virginians for over a decade now. Through that time, we’ve formed long-term relationships with our customers because we know that we have to be just as relentless as the pests trying to infiltrate homes and businesses. We rank among the top pest management companies in the United States, thanks to our sustainable Integrated Pest Management solutions and our total dedication to the craft.