TermitesDuring the winter months termites recede below the frost line and remain dormant until early spring. Once the weather changes termite swarms can occur on the inside of a house and also on the outside of the property. These insect reproductives or Alates are attracted by warmth and a light source. Their wings drop off and they attempt to find an opening in the soil to pair off and mate thus forming a new colony. These termites do not cause any damage.
This new colony of worker termites are white small insects that look similar to a fly maggot.
These workers are then in search of products containing cellulose such as paper, cardboard,
particle board, wood, etc. which they in turn share with the existing colony. This activity is
what results in structural damage.
After ten years of research the Dow Chemical Company has introduced an innovative system for treating termites. Gateway was one of the first companies in Pittsburgh to be licensed by Dow to offer this termite elimination system to our customers. We have received many commendations on the efficient follow-up we provide on all our installations. If you want to know more about termites and how the Sentricon system works feel free to call us at: 412-784-8180 Toll Free: 1-800-696-9945 |