Termites FAQ

How can I tell a termite apart from a flying ant?
It is important to know the difference between termites and flying ants because a different method of pest control is used for each. Winged termites are usually only about 1/8" in length and have straight antennae and no "waistline."
Ants are often several times larger and have elbowed antennae, three distinct body sections and very slim waists. Their front wings are much longer than the back ones.


What can termites do to my home?
Termites eat wood. In their natural state, they eat fallen logs and stumps off the forest floor. But on your property, they can eat away the equity you have built up in your home and property. Termites infest millions of homes nationwide, causing over $750 million in damage annually, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.


What should I know about a termite colony?
Subterranean termites are native to every state except Alaska. A colony may include up to several million individual termites, living as deep as 20 feet underground. They are dispersed throughout the soil at feeding sites around your home. Feeding on cellulose-based material, termites find human dwellings offer the ideal combination of warmth, moisture and food.


How can Esparza Pest Control/Epest, Inc., a professional pest control firm, help with my pest infestation?
Only trained professionals understand the intricacies of how a termite colony behaves. Esparza Pest Control and Epest Management professionals are trained to effectively protect your housing investment for years to come.

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