BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) – If you haven’t seen a swarm of termites, consider yourself lucky. Termites are already causing problems on the east coast.
“Usually Mother’s Day at this time of year is the time of year when it all starts,” said Fred Pearce of WSI Pest Management.
Pierce has years of experience in dealing with termites and annoying insects. He says if you see a swarm of termites, it’s time to take action right away.
“The most important thing is that you turn off the lights at night at this time of year. Usually you want to turn off the lights for a month or two, ”he added.
It is mating season now and that could mean real problems with where you live. Pierce recently responded to a house in Daphne where termites destroyed a large oak tree. He says you can’t always spot problems right away.
“Once the tree was felled, the entire inner core was nothing more than a formosan termite box, but the tree looked pretty healthy,” he said.
For your home, make sure you have a plan of action in case termites decide to stay here.
“When they get to your home, the best thing to do is to take the painter’s tape, tape your doors and windows, and turn off the lights. If they make it inside, you can vacuum them up, ”Pierce continued.
He says if you see termites coming out of your walls, call an expert right away.
