Termite Treatments
Target termites at every stage of infestation, keeping your property safe and secure.
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Pre-Construction Solutions
Aetna offers a full suite of treatment options for pre-construction, ensuring both short and long term protection.
Infestation Prevention
To proactively protect your property, eliminating moisture, removing wood to soil contact, and seal cracks in the foundation.
Signs of Termite Infestations
Mud tubes on walls or foundations indicate termites traveling between soil and wood. Hollow-sounding wood suggests internal damage, as termites eat wood from the inside out. Blistering paint can result from moisture caused by termite activity. Discarded wings near windowsills or light sources signal swarming termites. Visible damage to structural wood, such as visible tunnels or grooves, further confirms termite infestation.
Common Termite Hierarchy
Termite colonies follow a distinct hierarchy. The egg hatches into larvae, which eventually develop into workers, responsible for foraging and building tunnels. Soldiers defend the colony from predators. Swarmer termites, or reproductive adults, leave the colony. The queen is the colony’s leader, laying eggs to ensure its survival and growth. This structured system supports colony functionality.
Points of Entry Into your Property
Subterranean termites have underground colonies that can reach locations several feet above ground level by creating mud tubes. These termites typically infest homes at or below ground level. Subterranean termites commonly enter your home through wood-to-ground contacts like door frames, deck posts, and porch steps; they can also enter homes through cracks in the foundation or brick mortar.
Termite Q & A
Want to know more about termites? See below to find answers to some of the most common questions.
Termites work silently, often causing significant structural damage before they’re detected. In the GTA alone, they destroy over $120 million in property annually.
Conventional Soil Pre-Treatment creates a chemical barrier against termites. Borate Wood Pre-Treatment makes wood resistant to infestations. Both are applied during building phases for long-term protection.
Achieving a comprehensive liquid barrier treatment against termites necessitates a strategic application both inside and outside the foundation. This involves specialized injections into exterior soil and wall voids, alongside treatments along interior basement floors.
A non-repellent formula is crucial, allowing termites to unknowingly distribute the treatment back to the colony.
If your property is already built, Sentricon™ provides termite protection through a discreet baiting system. The system remains in place for continuous monitoring, ensuring long-term colony elimination. The active ingredient, noviflumuron, disrupts their molting process, leading to colony elimination. The system remains in place for continuous monitoring, ensuring long-term termite prevention. Eliminate all wood to soil contact near your home.
Yes, landscape choices can attract termites to your property. Mulch, firewood piles, and overgrown vegetation near your foundation walls will provide food and moisture for the termites to thrive. Use rubber mulch or pea gravel next to your home. Plant trees and vines away from your foundation wall.
Proactive measures against termites include fixing leaks and eliminating standing water, storing firewood off the ground and away from the house, and scheduling annual inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
Yes, given that termite colonies reside primarily in soil, preventative measures should include avoiding foam polystyerene insulation below grade in favor of Rock Wool and treated wood, as well as sealing foundation cracks and ensuring proper ventilation to minimize moisture.
When conducted by certified professionals, termite treatments are safe for children and pets. The Sentricon™ System is the only termite product awarded the EPA’s Green Chemistry Challenge award for superior environmentally responsible chemistry.