Termite Control in Lake Gaston

Say Goodbye to Termites in Southside Virginia & Northern North Carolina

Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every year in the United States. Protecting your home can be critical to preventing large-scale repairs. Our trained technicians can identify and block termite infestations with our pest control plans. Commonwealth Exterminators have in-depth local knowledge because we’ve removed pests from our community for over 40 years. Our multi-generational family-owned and operated business is committed to providing quality pest control so you can stay protected from pests throughout the year.

How to Identify Lake Gaston Termites

Termites are active year round, but spring is usually when homeowners will notice signs that termites may be active in or around their home.

Don't let termites intrude on your spring fever – watch out for these symptoms:

• Termite swarmers outside or inside your home
• Stuck windows or doors
• Damage or pinholes under paint or wallpaper
• Mud tubes on the side of your home
• Termite droppings
• Discarded wings

Termites vs. Ants

While termites and ants are both common household pests, treating an infestation requires a different approach. This is why it’s important for our team to identify what kind of pest you have before we get to work. 

First, we’ll take a look at the insect itself. Termites have straight antennae and wide bodies, while ants’ antennae are bent and they have narrower, pinched bodies. Winged termites also have wings that are equal in length, where a flying ant’s wings will be uneven. Ants also tend to be darker in color, from dark red to black, while termites are translucent light brown, yellowish, or even white.  

We’ll then look at any structural damage these pests have caused. Termites eat wood, where ants do not. While the carpenter ant will burrow through wood to make its nest, they do not actually eat through it. Thus, leftover sawdust, wood pellets, and pulpy residue are most likely signs of a termite infestation. Ants, on the other hand, are scavengers, attracted to leftover food particles, especially around trash cans or improperly stored pet food. You will often see lines of ants gathered in these places where termites prefer being secluded in your walls, trees, wood piles, or other wooden structures. 

Don’t wait for termites to cause costly damage. Contact our team at (434) 848-9800 when you experience the early signs of termite infestation!