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Termite Pest Control in WNC
Termites cause more damage to homes in the United States than fires and storms combined. These silent destroyers work 24 hours a day, eating away at the wood structure of your home while you sleep, work, and live your daily life. In Western North Carolina's humid mountain climate, termites find ideal conditions to thrive and multiply.
At Eco Pest Solutions, we've spent nearly 20 years protecting mountain homes from termite damage. Our family has been in the pest control business for three generations, and we understand exactly how termites behave in our region's unique environment.
Why Termites Love Western North Carolina Homes
Our mountain homes face specific challenges that make them attractive to termites. The combination of humidity from nearby forests and streams, wood-based construction common in mountain homes, and crawlspaces that retain moisture creates perfect conditions for termite colonies.
Termites don't just damage homes randomly. They target specific vulnerabilities that many mountain properties share. Wood that stays damp from poor drainage becomes a termite magnet. Crawlspaces without proper vapor barriers trap moisture and invite colonies to establish themselves beneath your floors. Even small gaps where pipes enter your foundation can serve as highways for termite scouts searching for their next meal.
The elevation changes throughout Western North Carolina mean different neighborhoods face different termite pressures. Homes near water sources see more subterranean termite activity. Properties surrounded by wooded areas deal with both subterranean and drywood termites. Understanding these local patterns helps us protect your specific property more effectively.
Signs Your Home Might Have Termites
Most homeowners don't realize they have termites until significant damage has already occurred. Termites work behind walls, under floors, and in other hidden spaces where you can't see them. Learning to recognize the warning signs can save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
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What To Look For Inside Your Home
Mud tubes running up your foundation walls signal active termite activity. These pencil-thin tunnels protect termites as they travel between the soil and your home's wood, typically appearing in crawlspaces, along basement walls, or near your home's perimeter. Wood that sounds hollow when you tap it means termites have been feeding inside, eating from the inside out and leaving just a thin shell that looks normal but offers no structural support. Discarded wings near windows and doors appear in spring when termite swarmers establish new colonies. These wings pile up on windowsills and near door frames after mating flights, and finding even a small pile means a colony is nearby.
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External Warning Signs
Sagging floors or ceilings indicate serious termite damage to support structures that requires immediate attention. When termites compromise floor joists or ceiling beams, the weight above causes visible sagging. Blistering paint or bubbling wallpaper can mean termites are feeding just beneath the surface, with moisture building up as they tunnel through wood behind your walls. Damaged wood around your property attracts termites closer to your home. Wood piles, old stumps, and landscape timbers all serve as food sources that can lead colonies directly to your foundation.
Understanding Termite Species in WNC
Different termite species require different treatment approaches, and knowing which type has invaded your home helps us choose the most effective solution.
Subterranean termites are the most common and most destructive in our region, living in underground colonies that can contain millions of individuals. Workers travel from the soil through mud tubes to reach wood in your home, needing contact with soil moisture to survive. Their large colonies consume wood rapidly once established, causing the majority of termite damage in Western North Carolina. Treatment requires breaking their connection to the soil or eliminating the colony entirely.
Drywood termites are less common but still present in our area, living entirely within the wood they consume without needing soil contact or external moisture sources. These termites often infest attics, furniture, and structural wood in upper floors, producing distinct dry pellets that look like tiny grains of sand. You'll find these pellets below exit holes where termites push waste out of their galleries. Treatment often requires localized wood treatment or fumigation depending on the infestation extent.
Our Termite Treatment Process
We use a combination approach that targets termites where they live and prevents future infestations. This dual strategy provides both immediate protection and long-term security for your home.
Initial Inspection & Assessment
Every termite treatment starts with a thorough inspection of your property. We examine your crawlspace, foundation, exterior perimeter, and any wood-to-soil contact points. This inspection reveals current termite activity, identifies conducive conditions, and helps us design the most effective treatment plan. Our inspection covers your entire property to find every potential problem area that most homeowners miss.
Liquid Barrier Treatment
Liquid termiticides create a protective zone around your home's foundation. We apply a non-repellent termiticide that termites can't detect. When they tunnel through treated soil, they pick up the treatment and carry it back to the colony, eliminating termites throughout the entire colony. The liquid barrier remains effective for years and we focus application on areas where termites typically enter: foundation walls, expansion joints, plumbing penetrations, and beneath slabs or porches.
Baiting System Installation
Termite baiting systems provide ongoing monitoring and colony elimination. We install bait stations around your property's perimeter at strategic intervals. When we detect activity during regular inspections, we replace the wood with termite bait that workers carry back to feed the colony. Baiting systems work especially well for homes near water sources, properties with extensive landscaping, and situations where drilling might damage existing structures.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
Termite protection requires ongoing attention. We inspect your property regularly to verify the treatment remains effective and to catch any new termite activity early. During follow-ups, we check all previous treatment areas, inspect bait stations, and look for new conducive conditions. If we find any signs of renewed activity, we retreat those areas at no additional cost under your warranty.
Why Choose Eco Pest Solutions
Three Generations of Experience
Larry Spears has nearly 20 years of experience, and pest control has been in his family for three generations. We understand how mountain homes create mouse problems in Western North Carolina.
Complete Protection
Our integrated approach eliminates infestations, identifies every entry point, seals your home properly, and helps you prevent future problems.
Local, Family-Owned
As a family-owned business, we treat every customer like a neighbor. You'll work directly with experienced professionals who genuinely care about solving your problem.
Available When You Need Us
Call us and unless we're on a job, we'll answer or call you right back. We'll schedule your inspection as quickly as possible.
Free Estimates
We provide free estimates for all mice pest control services with no obligation.
Protect Your Home Today
Termites won't wait, and neither should you. Every day of delay gives these destructive pests more time to damage your home's structure. We provide free termite inspections and estimates for all properties in our service area.
Call us at 828-301-0191 to schedule your inspection. We'll assess your property, explain any termite activity we find, and recommend the most effective treatment options. You'll receive a detailed written estimate with no obligation to proceed.
We've been protecting mountain homes from termites since 2000. Let us put three generations of pest control experience to work safeguarding your most important investment.