Termites cause billions of pesos in damage each year. These wood-destroying insects feed on the cellulose present on the wood as well those contained in other items such as paper, books, insulation, clothes, carpets and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. They can even injure living trees and shrubs, although they are more often a secondary invader/feeder of woody trees in decline.

Besides the monetary impact, the thought of your place of rest and refuge being feasted upon by thousands of termites can be particularly traumatizing. The possibility of precious heirlooms, irreplaceable antique furniture and memorabilia such as souvenirs, yearbooks and comic book collections being permanently lost also give us further reason to protect ourselves and our investment.

Aside from having a different life cycle, termites can be differentiated from ants via a series of physical traits.

Although both ants and termites have two sets of wings, termite wings are uniform in size whereas ant wings have noticeably larger wings in the front when compared to hind pair. Ant wings also do not break easily in contrast to termite wings that break off at the slightest touch (as can be seen during swarming). Termite wings are twice as big as their body.

Termites have almost straight antennae while the ants antennae are elbowed. Ants appear distinctly segmented, because of their thin-waisted appearance. Termites have a broad-waisted appearance since their bodies are straight-sided with no constriction.

It will depend on the particular pest problem and the type of treatment needed to be undertaken. Since no two situations are the same, we will diagnose the problems and implement the best solution possible.

Although it is perfectly safe, we do recommend that you vacate your premises while the treatment is being carried out and to ventilate the rooms thoroughly after completion for 3 hours before settling back in.

That will depend on the degree of termite infestation, the kind of species and the type of treatment that you have chosen to use. Usually a mild infestation can be eliminated in as a short as one week to a month whereas a heavier infestation, can range from two months to as long eight months.