Termites Swarming Underneath the Foundation in Avon by the Sea, NJ
Challenge
We were sent out to a new customer in Avon by the Sea, NJ who noticed that the wooden beams by his front door seemed damaged and was afraid that he might have termites. When we arrived, we inspected the area and after a close examination of the wooden beams, we confirmed the homeowners' suspicion...he had termites!
Termites are known as "silent destroyers" because they eat the cellulose material in wood 24/7. Another thing is termites cause over 5 billion dollars in property damage each year and, to make matters worse, termite damage isn't covered by most homeowners insurance!
Solution
First, we drilled into the concrete surrounding the home. Once we finished, we then injected a liquid termiticide. This application binds to the treated soil and creates a protective zone that the termites can't detect. The termites will unknowingly come in contact with this treatment and spread it among their colony. A short while later, they are exterminated. Afterward, we installed an in-ground termite baiting system, called Sentricon®.
The Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System provides continuous protection from termites, even against those that have not yet entered your property. With Always Active™ Technology, Sentricon® begins the termite colony elimination process without delay and offers continuous protection of your home around the clock. When termites come in contact with the Sentricon® bait system, they eat the cellulose material, unknowingly consuming an insect growth inhibitor. The termites then go on to share this "food" with their colony members. The growth inhibitor then takes over and prevents the termites from being able to molt. If they cannot molt, then the colony is exterminated and the home is protected from termites for many years to come.
