Scientific Family
Rhinotermitidae
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Termites live in structured colonies consisting of workers, soldiers, and reproductives. They feed on cellulose found in wood, paper, and other plant materials. Eastern subterranean termites build their nests underground and construct mud tubes to access above-ground food sources while staying protected from predators and dehydration. Colonies grow in size over several years, with mature ones reaching millions of members.
At Better Termite & Pest Control, we offer a range of termite treatment options tailored to your specific needs:
Mud tubes along the foundation, hollow-sounding wood when tapped, discarded wings near windows or doors (swarmers), visible damage to wood, including sagging floors
Termites cause over $5 billion in structural damage annually in the U.S. The average untreated infestation leads to $3,300 in home damage before detection.
Termites can live undetected for years, causing significant damage before signs appear. A monitoring system like Sentricon ensures early detection and proactive elimination.
Sentricon is non-invasive, continuously active, and eliminates the colony rather than just repelling termites. It’s also less disruptive to your property since no trenching or drilling is required.
Yes. With Better Termite & Pest Control, there are no binding contracts. If you choose to cancel, we remove the Sentricon stations, as they can only be maintained by licensed professionals.
Annual inspections are recommended to detect early signs of activity. If you are in a high-risk area like Northern Virginia, proactive monitoring is essential.
No, termites will infest any structure with wood, regardless of age. Even new homes are susceptible if proper preventative measures aren’t in place.
Call us at 703-683-2000 or email [email protected] to book your inspection today.
