Termite Control In Ellensburg, WA
Prosite Eliminates & Prevents Termites In Central Washington
While Washington State is not in a high termite activity and infestation zone, we still experience activity from wood destroying pests and termites that can be detrimental to your property. If you’re concerned about termite activity in your structure, reach out to Prosite to schedule a consultation.
Our Termite Control Process
To eradicate termites from residential and commercial properties, the experienced team at Prosite uses tried and true techniques, professional tools, and a process that delivers results.
Consultation
In order to determine if termites are active in your home or building, or have established a colony on your property, we’ll conduct a thorough termite inspection. During the inspection, we’ll look for mud tubes and other signs of termites, termite damage, and conditions that are likely to attract these pests. Once complete, we’ll review our findings with you, and if termites were detected, outline a treatment plan and provide a quote for the service.
Termite Treatment
Prosite provides liquid termite treatments to eradicate termite activity in homes and commercial buildings.
This method of termite extermination requires our team to dig a very small trench around the perimeter of the structures foundation (both inside and outside)and then inject the treatment into the soil to eliminate termites already present and to create a barrier that termites cannot get past.
What Are Early Signs of Bed Bugs?
Termite infestations can be tricky to detect because termites often hide within walls, floors, and other structural components of a building. However, there are several signs you can look out for:
- Mud Tubes: Subterranean termites often build mud tubes along walls or foundations to travel between their nest and a food source. These tubes are about the width of a pencil and can be found on exterior or interior walls.
- Discarded Wings: After swarming, termites shed their wings, which you may find near windowsills, doors, or other entry points.
- Hollow-Sounding Wood: Tap on wooden structures like walls, floors, or furniture. If the wood sounds hollow, it could indicate that termites have been feeding on the inside.
- Visible Damage: Look for signs of damage to wood structures. This could include sagging floors, buckling wood, or visible tunnels in the wood.
- Blistering or Discoloration: Termites can cause paint to blister or walls to appear discolored.
- Swarms: If you see swarms of winged termites or discarded wings around your home, it could indicate an active infestation.
- Frass: Termite droppings, called frass, look like tiny wood pellets and may be found near areas of infestation.
If you suspect a termite infestation, it's best to contact a professional pest control service for an inspection and treatment plan. Termites can cause significant damage to structures, so it's essential to address the problem as soon as possible.
Prosite’s Termite Warranty
Upon completion of service, Prosite will issue a seven-year termite warranty that remains valid as long as annual termite inspection is conducted. Please ask us for more details about our termite warranty!
Termite Pre-Treatments Also Available From Prosite
In addition to termite control, Prosite offers termite pre-treatments for new construction and additions/remodels in Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Yakima and the towns throughout Central Washington. For more details on how our locally owned and operated pest control company can help you stop subterranean termite infestations, please contact us today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What type of termite is most active in our region?
Western subterranean termites are the species most often found in Central Washington. To learn more about this pest, please visit our termite identification page.
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Are termites the only wood-destroying pest in Washington?No, carpenter ants are another wood-destroying insect that can cause serious damage if not treated. Interestingly enough, carpenter ants don’t actually consume wood, they tunnel through it in order to create nesting galleries. Termites on the other hand, consume wood because it gives them the nutrients they need to survive.
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I’ve noticed sawdust on the floor, is that from termites?
The culprits are probably carpenter ants. As mentioned above, carpenter ants do not eat wood and so as they tunnel they push the “frass” out of their entry points. That is likely the sawdust you’re seeing on the floor (especially if you notice pinholes in the wall above the sawdust).
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How do you tell the difference between a termite swarmer and a winged ant?Termites are lighter in color, more of a creamy white; carpenter ants are darker. Termites have straight antenna; carpenter ants have bent antenna. Both insects have four wings but termite wings are all the same size. Carpenter ants have two small hind wings and two larger forewings.