Where there is wood, there are termites! Don’t feed wooden furniture, decorations, or any other wooden assets to termites. For over 20+ years, our expert technicians have been serving the best pest control across South India. Termite control is essential for both residential and commercial buildings. Let’s understand termites.

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Our expert technicians have practical knowledge and experience in termite control, and our enterprise is specialized in advanced termite treatment and regulated piping systems. We are a licensed, safe, and effective pest control service in town.

Termites:

Termites are tiny ant-like creatures that feed on cellulose, i.e., wood. If left unchecked, your wooden furniture can turn into sawdust without your knowledge.

Three main types of termites:

1. Subterranean termite

2. Drywood termite

3. Dampwood termite

1. Subterranean termites:

• Subterranean termites are the most destructive of all termite species. 
• They live in soil. 
• These termites have saw-toothed jaws, which make them damage the wood non-stop.

2. Drywood termite

• As the name indicated, these types of termites prefer dry wood to survive.
• They do not need moisture or dampness to survive.
•  Drywood termites chew the cellulose from the inside and cause severe structural damage to the furniture and timbers.

3. Dampwood termites:

• Dampwood termites are often seen in decaying wood and moist areas. 
• These termite species attack decaying wood in the soil but do not have direct contact with the soil. 
• The habitat of these termites is fallen logs and tree branches in contact with the ground.

Caste system in a termite colony:

1. Queen:

• The queen is the largest member of the colony.
• Responsible for laying eggs and multiplying the termite colony.
• According to recent research, the queen can live up to 50 years.

2. King

• Responsible for mating with the queen.
• Helps in maintaining the colony.

3. Workers

• Workers are small and soft-bodied insects.
• Responsible for building tunnels and gathering food for the colony.
• Workers cause structural damage to the wood.

4. Soldiers

• Defends the colony from other predators.
• Soldiers have stronger mandibles.

Signs of termite damage:

Beware of these signs of termite damage

1. Hollow sound

• Wood sounds hollow when tapped
• Wood becomes brittle.
• Peeling of paint from the wooden furniture.

2. Mud Tubes

• Mud tubes are made of soil, wood particles, and termite saliva.
• Often seen on the walls.

3. Discarded Wings

• Small transparent wings near the colonies.
• This indicates the presence of a swarmer colony.

4. Termite Droppings (Frass)

• A pellet-like dropping confirms the termite presence.
• Frass resembles coffee grounds.

5. Clicking Sounds Inside Walls

• A clicking sound is heard while termites communicate by tapping their heads against the walls.
• This action is done for termite communication.

Anti-termite treatment:

Pre-construction anti-termite treatment:

Stage 1: Pre-construction treatment is done after the excavation of the trenches. The bottom and sides of trenches that are over 1 foot are treated with termiticides.

Stage 2: The next step is filling the chemical emulsion within the plinth area.

Stage 3: After the construction of the building, the soil present in the external perimeter of the building is rodded at 15 cm intervals, and anti-termite chemical is poured.

Post-construction anti-termite treatment:

Stage 1: In terms of the ground floor, holes are drilled at distances of 18 to 20 inches intervals, and the respective termiticide is applied.

Stage 2: Visible mud tubes are treated with spray to get rid of existing termites.

Reticulated piping system:

• This is a process of installing a linear, low-density pipe network along the perimeter of the building.
• Respective termiticides are injected at the junction box.
• This forms a barrier for termites from damaging the foundation.

Why choose us?

We are an TNPMA certified enterprise that ensures safe and effective pest control services for your home and business. 

Unique Pest Management has 20+ years of expertise in termite control. We offer professional pest control services across Tamil Nadu. Our pest control technicians diagnose the issues, inspect the areas of termite infestation, and provide customized solutions.