MOBILE, Ala (WALA) – Forget the cicadas invading the northeast. The port city experiences its annual termite invasion.
It’s crush season, and they’re reported everywhere from Midtown to West Mobile.
Mobile is termite area, just ask Michael and Kathy Halunen.
“We were in the driveway and they raved about it,” said Kathy.
“They just flew all over the place, but they go towards the light,” said Michael.
The newest crush to strike on the weekend.
The Halunens have lived in the Smithfield subdivision for more than 30 years. It’s an annual tradition that could be said, but they are prepared.
“I would never have a house without a bond and it doesn’t cost that much a year,” said Kathy.
In fact, her last pest inspection was the day before the swarm. Your home will get a clean health certificate.
“He was crush here Friday Saturday night,” Michael said. “All over the subdivision.”
Termites swarm in southern Alabama every spring.
The bugs are so bad that Orkin Mobile was ranked 34th in the top termite cities this year.
Kenny Redd, owner of Redd Pest Solutions, agrees it’s bad here and they have been busy dealing with them.
“We get calls every day, many, many calls every day and have been for a few weeks,” he said.
To limit potential damage, turn off outdoor lights at night to keep termites out.
Redd says there is a chance some might get into your house, but unless you see dozens or hundreds around the house, you shouldn’t worry.
“If you see damage on a wall, or if it is leaking out of a wall, or if you are leaking out of your structure, you have a problem in your home,” he said.
Experts say if you think you have a termite problem it is best to call a pest control company so they can get to the bottom of the problem and make sure everything is fixed.
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