Full-Service Termite Control in New Port Richey, Florida

Buildings at Risk for Termites

Termites often go after wood as their main source of food, but this does not mean non-wooden structures are safe. It is the cellulose in wood that termites feed on. This cellulose is also found in insulation, carpet, fabric, the paper on sheetrock, and other plants. Even when a house is made of masonry, metal, or stucco, there are likely some cellulose containing elements inside.

This means that any structure is at risk for a termite invasion. Termites have even been known to chew through metal siding to reach the wood beyond.

In Florida, termites are especially persistent and more likely to cause damage than in other areas. Local drywood and subterranean termites will invade homes and eat their way through cellulose materials. It is important to have a plan for prevention, often including pre-treatments and annual inspections, and to act quickly if termites are present.

Termite Prevention and Treatment

When termite damage is noted, we use at least one of our available treatment methods. We know both how damaging termites can be and how many different species endanger structures in New Port Richey, so we have invested in treatments that utilize modern science. These include:

• Baits – Termites molt in order to grow, regularly shedding their skins. The bait interrupts this process, causing termite death. If activity is detected around your home, we place either above ground or inground baits. Worker termites carry the insecticide back to the colony, eliminating it.
  
  
• Soil Treatments – A liquid treatment applied to the soil and foundation, this prevents termites from crossing the invisible barrier and entering your home. Those that do cross are incapacitated by the treatment.
  
  
• Termiticide Foam – As a method to use in conjunction with other termite control, foam is sprayed into crevices where it expands to target areas that are otherwise unreachable. Foam kills drywood and subterranean termites.
  
  
• Heat Treatments – This chemical-free method provides comprehensive treatment for drywood termites. We seal a structure and raise the temperature in excess of 125 degrees, higher than termites can endure.
  
  
• Fumigation – After tenting or sealing a home, we disperse termiticide throughout the structure to eliminate termites wherever they are. After the termiticide is given time to disperse, the home is left termite free.

Infestations that are larger or of the more resilient drywood termites can require the more extreme heat treatments and fumigation that require temporary relocation throughout the process. That is why we only opt for these methods if none of the less invasive will be effective. We also conduct treatments as fast as possible to get you back into your home.
Beyond baits and foams, we also have additional preventative treatment options. These are effective against certain types of termites, such as subterranean and dampwood termites, and can give you additional peace of mind for the safety of your home.

Protect Your Home from Termites with Nextgen Pest Solutions

Out in nature, like in the James Grey Preserve, termites play an important role in the ecosystem. They eat through decaying organic matter, decomposing it and making way for new plants to grow. But because many of our homes contain organic materials like woods and fibers, they also make an ideal food source for termites.

Nextgen Pest Solutions combines the care and precision of a local business with the science-backed treatments of a large company. We address termite infestations through a range of solutions, and work directly with you to determine which effective methods will work best for your home and budget. Call us to start creating your treatment plan today, or ask about our annual inspection services.