Termite Inspection And Management

Is Your Property At Risk?

Termites have been documented in 55 million year old fossil formations, and are relatives of the cockroach family. It's been estimated there are between 45-50 species in the USA alone. Termites need wood for food and soil for moisture. They only consume wood or cellulose materials, are very secretive, and often go undetected until much damage is done.

Subterranean termite infestations generally develop from colonies in soil. They commonly enter the building through structural wood or foundation walls adjacent to the soil. In cases of houses built partly or completely on slabs, infestation occurs through expansion joints, cracks, and utility and sewer pipe openings.

Termite Pre-Treatments For Homes And Other Structures

Homes and other buildings can be pretreated at the time of construction to protect against termite attack. As an added benefit, the pre-treatments can offer protection against ants and other ground dwelling insects.  Whether pre-treating at the time of construction, or treating an existing structure with residual insecticides, the basic principle of termite control is to break the connection between wood and soil.

An alternative control methodology to soil-applied termiticides is the use of termite baits. Foraging termites consume the bait, and then share it with their nest mates, resulting in a slow colony decline and eventual elimination of the termite colony.

More homes in the United States are damaged annually by termites than fire.

McCloud Services Termite Pre-treatment Program

• McCloud Services' team of licensed Service Specialists are knowledgeable regarding specific areas needing pre-treatment and method of application.

• McCloud Services uses only registered and effective pre-treatment chemicals.

McCloud Services Termite Inspection and Management Program

STEP 1: Inspection

At your convenience, a McCloud Services specialist will visit your residence and conduct a thorough termite inspection.

STEP 2: Action

If termites are found, the McCloud Services specialist will show you where, and explain how treatment will be applied.

STEP 3: Protection and Warranty

After your initial service, annual inspections will reassure you that termites have not returned. If termites are found and there have been no major structural changes, soil movement or landscaping changes which may have disrupted the original treatment barrier, we will retreat at no cost to you. A warranty applies to all termite applications.

Protect Your Property From Termites With Help From McCloud Services

Termite inspections and termite management programs from McCloud Services are available in Chicagoland, Louisville, St. Louis, and throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Iowa.  To learn more about our termite solutions, please contact us.