Termites · Rockford, IL
Termite Inspection & Treatment in Rockford, IL
Subterranean termites live in the soil and travel into homes through mud tubes. They are found in northern Illinois, and damage often goes unseen for years.
Request pest controlSigns of termites
Pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls, sill plates or basement walls, swarms of winged insects indoors in spring, discarded wings near windows, and wood that sounds hollow or crumbles when pressed.
Swarmers or ants?
Winged termites and winged ants look similar. Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and wings of equal length; ants have elbowed antennae and a pinched waist. A technician can identify them for certain.
Inspection
A termite inspection covers the foundation, basement or crawl space, sill plates, porches, garages and any wood touching the soil. Moisture problems and wood-to-soil contact are noted because they invite termites.
Treatment
Common approaches include liquid treatments applied to the soil around and under the house and bait systems placed in the ground around it. The technician explains which suits the home and how long protection lasts.
Buying a home
Many buyers have a wood-destroying insect inspection before closing. It's worth doing for older homes and any house with visible damage.
Prevention
Keep mulch and soil away from siding, fix leaks and drainage near the foundation, and store firewood off the ground and away from the house. Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch.
Moisture control
Termites need moisture. Keep gutters clear, extend downspouts away from the foundation, fix plumbing leaks and make sure crawl spaces are ventilated or dry. Wood touching soil, such as porch posts and trim, should be raised or replaced with treated material.
Ongoing monitoring
After treatment, many companies offer yearly inspections or bait monitoring. Ask what's included and how long any warranty lasts.
Frequently asked questions
- Are termites common in Rockford?
- Subterranean termites are found in northern Illinois. They're less common than in the South, but damage can still be costly.
- How often should I check for termites?
- A yearly inspection is a good idea for older homes, homes near woods and any house that has had termites before.
Other pest services
Request pest control
Mice, ants, spiders, bed bugs and the bugs that move in every fall. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a pest control company, who will call you to go over the problem and give you a quote.
- Homes, rentals and small businesses
- Rockford and every nearby town
- Get a quote before any treatment
Need termites in Rockford?
Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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