Baltimore County Termite Inspection

Termite Inspection & Control

Are you looking for termite control services? Our fully trained and experienced termite control professionals assist homeowners in detecting existing termite infestations as well as preventing future problems. On The Fly technicians create a treatment plan based on your home’s specific needs opposed to a one size fits all approach. We take pride in being one of the leading termite control companies in Pikesville Maryland.

If you are in need of a professional termite infestation treatment, we have you covered! We offer both commercial and residential services for all common household pests native to the Maryland area. Termite damage from the subterranean termite that is native to our area, is a silent and deadly destroyer. It’s important that you keep and eye for for signs of damages. If you are in need of a professional termite infestation treatment, we have you covered! We offer both commercial and residential services for all common household pests native to the Pikesville, MD area. Termite damage from the subterranean termite that is native to our area, is a silent and deadly destroyer. It’s important that you keep and eye for for signs of damages.

How To Detect Termite Activity

Termites are difficult to detect as they live in the wood in your home or in large colonies under ground where they can't be seen. Here are a few signs that can help determine if you have a termite infestation issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Blistered Boards

If your wooden surfaces have cracks and blisters, but there has been no damage caused by water recently, there’s a high possibility you’re dealing with termites. Subterranean Termites are a specie that feeds on subfloors, leaving it to appear water damaged and blistered.

Hollow Wood

Wood damage may be detected beneath and behind walls, floorboards, and other wooden surfaces. Termites eating into the wood in pursuit of cellulose causes this, leaving long and deep grooves behind. These gaps weaken the timber and cause structural problems over time. Hollowed wood looks more like a honeycomb from the inside and makes a hollow sound.

Mud Tubes

Mud tubes the size of pencils can be discovered anywhere the earth meets your house. This is because subterranean termites build their nests underneath and travel up to their food supply, which is typically a building framework. To live, these termites require specific temperatures and humidity conditions. Their tunnels assist to block off chilly, dry air, ultimately transforming your house into a breeding ground for them.

Termite Swarms

Termite wings can be discovered around closed windows, doorways, and other entry places to the house. This happens when termites rush out of their hive to reproduce and create a new colony. Termites tear their wings off as they land since they won’t use them again. For distinguishing purposes, termite wings are all the same size, whereas ants have one bigger and one smaller set of wings.

Termite Droppings

Termites that live inside wood are known as dry wood termites. They form tunnels while digging and consuming the wood they infiltrate. They construct dumping holes to dispose of their waste to keep themselves clean. Because dry wood termites consume wood, their feces is also wood, resulting in pellet heaps. Dry wood termites may be present; it likely indicates an infestation if you see piles of pellets that look like sawdust.