5/5

Call Us!

Termites

Table of Contents

More About Termites

  • Termites work as a team to ensure that their colony survives and thrives. They’re social creatures that work together to find food, shelter, and water. In addition to this, they begin working to build new colonies.
  • Termites eat cellulose which is found in various materials and plants. As a result, they’re going to eat cotton, paper, furniture, cardboard, and lumber. If not tackled quickly, termites can destroy your home.
  • When the colony has overgrown, termites will begin building mounds. The colony typically lives in underground nests that cannot be seen easily. Some termites build nests in wood and create nests with other termites. If you have termites, you’ll likely find mud tubes near your home. Termites use mud tubes to access wood food sources.
  • Although there are other species, the Subterranean termite is the most problematic in the United States. It causes 95% of the roughly $2 billion damage in the United States annually.

Termites have unique responsibilities and classes

Queen Termites

  • The queen termite is the largest in the colony with most growing under 4 inches in length. It requires help from hundreds of worker termites to move the queen termite.
  • Queen termites spend day and night producing eggs until the colony has enough workers and nymphs to thrive.
  • Queen termites can live for ten years or longer. During her lifetime, she will lay 30,000 eggs each day.

King Termites

  • The king is responsible for helping the queen reproduce. With his help, the colony will become well-established.
  • Once the colony is healthy, the king will continue helping the queen mate and expanding the size of the group.

Worker Termites

  • Worker termites are the backbone of the colony. They have soft, light bodies with no wings. They can grow up to 10mm and stay busy around the clock.
  • Workers live and work in the tunnels at all times. It is rare for worker termites to leave the tunnels of their colonies. They’ll perform many tasks, including finding food, feeding other termites, and caring for termite eggs.

Soldier Termites

  • They look like worker termites because they have white, soft bodies and no wings.
  • However, they have a longer head and powerful jaws so they can defend the colony against invaders.
  • Although they will fight other predators, their primary concern is ants.

Winged Swarmers

  • Winged termite swarmers are adult reproductives of both genders.
  • Thanks to their developed wings, they can leave the primary colony in hopes of starting new colonies somewhere else.
  • Termite colonies always have one king and one queen, but they have many swarmers.

Which Species Of Termite Is In Los Angeles?

Although other species of termites might be found in Los Angeles, you’ll mostly have to worry about Subterranean termites.

Basics

It is a good idea to learn as much about termites as possible since you never know when they’ll target your home. Subterranean termites have worker termites, soldier termites, a queen, a king, and swarmers. The shape and appearance depend on the termite’s role. Workers tend to each 3/8s of an inch and soldiers may be the same size. Reproductives or swarmers can grow up to half an inch. The difference between soldiers and workers is that soldiers have powerful mandibles and noticeable longer heads.

Activities

These termites live in colonies underground, but they can also live in moist locations above the surface. They will build and use mud tubes to make it easier for them to access nearby food sources. In addition to this, the tubes can protect them from open air. Subterranean termites consume products that contain cellulose. They release swarmers in spring so they can spread the colony to new locations.

Primary Threats

You have to stop a Subterranean termite infestation as quickly as possible because it is one of the most destructive species. They have powerful jaws so they can chew through wood. If you don’t address this issue quickly, they will severely damage your home and decrease its value.

Flying Termites & Flying Ants

Although flying ants resemble termites, they’re not equal. You’ll find that they were some unique differences between them.

Wings – Flying ants have front and back wings that are different sizes. However, they’re tougher and won’t break off easily. Flying termite wings are the same size, but they’re more fragile.

Waist – Flying ants have a pinched waist and flying termites do not.

Antenna – Flying ants have elbowed antennas while flying termites have straight antennas.

Notable Termite Facts

  • Termites will continue eating around the clock. There is no break so the damage done to your home will accelerate rapidly.
  • A colony can survive for many, many years. It is common for termite colonies to survive for 70 years.
  • Unfortunately, 500,000 termites can typically live in a termite colony in the United States.
  • Although termites are problematic for homeowners, they are great for the environment since they break down decaying wood.
  • Subterranean termites need water or they will dry out and die.
  • When living and moving above ground, termites build tunnels and tubes. They keep them wet.
  • Termites fear ants because they can attack termite workers and entire colonies.
  • You can take steps to eliminate all termites.
  • The world has more than 2,000 species of termites with most being in tropical locations.
  • 40 species can be found in the United States with most found in the Southeast region.
  • Subterranean termites are found in every state in American except Alaska.
  • Subterranean termites cause most of the damage caused by termites in America.
  • They cannot chew through concrete, but they can maneuver through its small tracks.
  • Worker termites are responsible for chewing, digesting, and regurgitating cellulose so they can feed other members of the colony.
  • Queen Termites can live more than 20 years while laying thousands of eggs each day.

The Dangers Of Termites

Ultimately, termites are not dangerous to humans. They’re not going to bite or transmit diseases. Still, they can create major issues and need to be stopped quickly. If you don’t get rid of the termites around your home, they’ll destroy your home and make it uninhabitable. Call an exterminator quickly so you can maintain the value of your home.

How Can I Remove Termites From My Property?

Once you’ve found termites on your property, getting rid of them is imperative. They can travel up to 300 feet away from their colony so they won’t be easy to remove from your property. Before you can get rid of them, you must locate their colony and that won’t be easy. The whole colony needs to be destroyed. Otherwise, the queen will continue reproducing and the colony will recover. Our company uses techniques to effectively get rid of termites in Los Angeles. We recommend calling us so we can help you deal with this issue.

Can I Eliminate Termites On My Own?

Unfortunately, getting rid of termites will be difficult so it may not be possible. Furthermore, you don’t want to accidentally expose yourself to dangerous chemicals. You need to protect your loved ones by hiring a professional exterminator. We can deal with termite pest problems without putting you at risk.

When Can Your Exterminators Arrive?

Contact our office to learn more about our services and to schedule an appointment with a skilled exterminator. Our exterminators are ready to begin helping you with this frustrating problem. We’ll respond to your call within 48 hours.

Is Termite Pesticides Harmful To Dogs And Cats?

We have a broad range of pesticides – organic, natural, chemical-based, and nontoxic – to eradicate termites in all phases of the life cycle. It is a fact that chemical-based pesticides pose a health risk to animals when administered, stored, handled, and transported improperly. EPA-approved pesticides have been tested time and time again to determine effectiveness, safety, and potency. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is dedicated to protecting the environment, humans, and animals from exposure to the dangerous chemicals found in pesticides. Our EPA-approved pest control products are only utilized in homes and businesses when unoccupied.

How To Prevent Future Termite Infestations After Initial Infiltration?

  • A termite infestation breaks down a residential pest barrier, the structures that prevent pest access into the home. Rebuilding and improving the pest barrier will prove effective in preventing future infestations.
  • Correct humidity in crawlspaces, basements, attics, laundry rooms, and bathrooms, utilizing dehumidifiers and proper ventilation.
  • Remove stored lumber and firewood a suitable distance away from the home. Install barriers to keep the wood at least 10 inches above the ground.
  • Divert runoff from air conditioner unit, downspouts, and gutters away from the home
  • Do not install wood mulch near the home’s foundation.
  • Conduct routine visual inspections of the home’s structure and foundation. Repair damaged structures as a future termite deterrent.
  • Contact our Los Angeles office to schedule a free termite inspection of your home and property at your earliest convenience.

If you have any other pest control issues please check out other services.

Los Angeles Residents Love Our Termite Control Services

Residents of Los Angeles want the best for themselves and their loved ones. When something creates issues for them, they’ll want to remedy those issues as quickly as possible. Termites are a serious problem and Los Angeles residents are vulnerable to this problem. With that being said, you need to know how to deal with a termite problem before something bad happens. Here at A&M Pest Control, we have been dealing with termites for a long time. We know how to get rid of termites so you can maintain the integrity and value of your home.

Whether you’re dealing with a minor or severe infestation, you should contact A&M Pest Control. Our solutions will be sure to solve your problems.

Prevention Is Important

When it comes to termites, waiting too long is a big problem. It is wise to prevent termites from entering your home in the first place. If you don’t, you’re going to experience a bigger problem and it’ll turn your life upside down. Once termites have entered your property, they’re going to start eating away at your home’s structure. If you wait too long, your home’s structure will be compromised and its value will drop significantly. We have perfected the art of eliminating termites and keeping them away.

Our prevention techniques have proven to be effective. We use methods to help prevent termites from targeting your home.

Safer & More Effective

Los Angeles is home to many termite control companies. Still, we strive to be the best in the industry and we work hard daily to maintain that title. We are confident that we’re going to provide you with a better service and more satisfactory results than anyone else in the industry. We’ve been preventing and eliminating termite infestations for many years. We have worked diligently to perfect our techniques to guarantee that our clients receive satisfactory results after the first treatment.

We aim to provide clients with affordable, effective solutions that will keep everyone safe. If you are worried about termites ruining your dream home, you need to contact us. We can help you protect your home so you can sleep comfortably at night.

Why LA Residents Choose Us

A&M Pest Control offers the best termite preventing and exterminator services in Los Angeles. We work hard daily to ensure that our clients receive the best services from us. We offer numerous benefits that aren’t available with lower quality competitors.

  • Your satisfaction matters
  • We strive to keep everyone safe
  • Our termite prevention and removal services are affordable
  • You’ll become a part of our family

Eliminate Your Termites Now!

If you have termites on your property, your home is suffering. It is time to act so you can prevent those termites from ruining your family’s home. The best way to solve this problem is by teaming up with a qualified pest control company. A&M Pest Control is the best in the industry. We offer cost-effective solutions that will drive the termites from your property and keep them away for many years to come. Call to learn more about prevention and elimination services.

If you have any other pest control issues please check out other services.

Our Service Area

Adelanto, San Clemente, Capistrano Beach, Santa Paula, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Avalon, Rialto, Ladera Ranch, Bloomington, Laguna Niguel, Somis, Rancho Santa Margarit, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Camarillo, Fillmore, Aliso Viejo, Trabuco Canyon, Lake Hughes, Riverside, Laguna Hills, Pinon Hills, Lancaster, Phelan, Fontana, Lake Forest, Lytle Creek, Foothill Ranch, Silverado, Mira Loma, Wrightwood, Norco, Llano, Moorpark, Newport Coast, Valyermo, El Toro, Corona Del Mar, Corona, Piru, Newbury Park, Rancho Cucamonga, Guasti, Littlerock, East Irvine, Palmdale, Thousand Oaks, Newport Beach, Pearblossom, Irvine, Mt Baldy, Westlake Village, Upland, Ontario, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Brandeis, Chino, Oak Park, Montclair, Agoura Hills, Acton, Simi Valley, Chino Hills, Claremont, Stevenson Ranch, Villa Park, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Santa Clarita, Castaic, Valencia, Canyon Country, Yorba Linda, Atwood, Orange, La Verne, Newhall, Malibu, Pomona, Midway City, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Sunset Beach, Placentia, Calabasas, Surfside, Diamond Bar, Chatsworth, San Dimas, San Pedro, Garden Grove, Canoga Park, West Hills, Seal Beach, Stanton, Glendora, Anaheim, Rancho Palos Verdes, Brea, Winnetka, Walnut, Woodland Hills, Granada Hills, Palos Verdes Peninsul, Topanga, Los Alamitos, Fullerton, Cypress, Rowland Heights, Azusa, Covina, San Fernando, Lomita, Buena Park, Sylmar, Tarzana, Mission Hills, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Harbor City, La Palma, Wilmington, Signal Hill, Northridge, North Hills, Reseda, West Covina, La Mirada, Pacific Palisades, Cerritos, Duarte, Hermosa Beach, Artesia, Hacienda Heights, Encino, Baldwin Park, Lakewood, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Monrovia, La Puente, Sunland, City Of Industry, Torrance, Carson, Norwalk, Long Beach, Tujunga, El Segundo, Sun Valley, Santa Monica, Venice, Lawndale, Bellflower, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys, Toluca Lake, Panorama City, Pacoima, Santa Fe Springs, Sierra Madre, Sherman Oaks, Mount Wilson, Gardena, Paramount, Hawthorne, Valley Village, Arcadia, El Monte, Whittier, South El Monte, Temple City, Altadena, Compton, Montrose, La Canada Flintridge, Playa Del Rey, Pico Rivera, Downey, Verdugo City, Lynwood, Studio City, Culver City, Burbank, Rosemead, Inglewood, South Gate, San Marino, San Gabriel, West Hollywood, Universal City, North Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bell Gardens, Montebello, La Crescenta, Bell, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Alhambra, Glendale.

Zip Codes We Serve

93599, 93591, 93590, 93586, 93584, 93563, 93553, 93552, 93551, 93550, 93544, 93543, 93539, 93536, 93535, 93534, 93532, 93510, 93099, 93094, 93093, 93066, 93065, 93064, 93063, 93062, 93061, 93060, 93040, 93021, 93020, 93016, 93015, 93012, 93011, 93010, 92899, 92887, 92886, 92885, 92883, 92882, 92881, 92880, 92879, 92878, 92877, 92871, 92870, 92869, 92868, 92867, 92866, 92865, 92864, 92863, 92862, 92861, 92860, 92859, 92857, 92856, 92850, 92846, 92845, 92844, 92843, 92842, 92841, 92840, 92838, 92837, 92836, 92835, 92834, 92833, 92832, 92831, 92825, 92823, 92822, 92821, 92817, 92816, 92815, 92814, 92812, 92811, 92809, 92808, 92807, 92806, 92805, 92804, 92803, 92802, 92801, 92799, 92782, 92781, 92780, 92735, 92728, 92725, 92712, 92711, 92710, 92709, 92708, 92707, 92706, 92705, 92704, 92703, 92702, 92701, 92698, 92697, 92694, 92693, 92692, 92691, 92690, 92688, 92685, 92684, 92683, 92679, 92678, 92677, 92676, 92675, 92674, 92673, 92672, 92663, 92662, 92661, 92660, 92659, 92658, 92657, 92656, 92655, 92654, 92653, 92652, 92651, 92650, 92649, 92648, 92647, 92646, 92637, 92630, 92629, 92628, 92627, 92626, 92625, 92624, 92623, 92620, 92619, 92618, 92616, 92615, 92614, 92612, 92610, 92609, 92607, 92606, 92605, 92604, 92603, 92602, 92522, 92521, 92519, 92517, 92516, 92515, 92514, 92513, 92509, 92506, 92505, 92504, 92503, 92502, 92501, 92397, 92377, 92376, 92372, 92371, 92358, 92337, 92336, 92335, 92334, 92329, 92316, 92301, 91899, 91896, 91841, 91804, 91803, 91802, 91801, 91799, 91798, 91797, 91795, 91793, 91792, 91791, 91790, 91789, 91788, 91786, 91785, 91784, 91780, 91778, 91776, 91775, 91773, 91772, 91771, 91770, 91769, 91768, 91767, 91766, 91765, 91764, 91763, 91762, 91761, 91759, 91758, 91756, 91755, 91754, 91752, 91750, 91749, 91748, 91747, 91746, 91745, 91744, 91743, 91741, 91740, 91739, 91737, 91735, 91734, 91733, 91732, 91731, 91730, 91729, 91724, 91723, 91722, 91716, 91715, 91714, 91711, 91710, 91709, 91708, 91706, 91702, 91701, 91618, 91617, 91616, 91615, 91614, 91612, 91611, 91610, 91609, 91608, 91607, 91606, 91605, 91604, 91603, 91602, 91601, 91526, 91523, 91522, 91521, 91510, 91508, 91507, 91506, 91505, 91504, 91503, 91502, 91501, 91499, 91497, 91496, 91495, 91482, 91470, 91436, 91426, 91423, 91416, 91413, 91412, 91411, 91410, 91409, 91408, 91407, 91406, 91405, 91404, 91403, 91402, 91401, 91399, 91396, 91394, 91393, 91392, 91390, 91388, 91387, 91386, 91385, 91384, 91383, 91382, 91381, 91380, 91377, 91376, 91372, 91371, 91367, 91365, 91364, 91363, 91362, 91361, 91360, 91359, 91358, 91357, 91356, 91355, 91354, 91353, 91352, 91351, 91350, 91345, 91344, 91343, 91342, 91341, 91340, 91337, 91335, 91334, 91333, 91331, 91330, 91329, 91328, 91327, 91326, 91325, 91324, 91322, 91321, 91320, 91319, 91316, 91313, 91312, 91311, 91310, 91309, 91308, 91307, 91306, 91305, 91304, 91303, 91302, 91301, 91226, 91225, 91224, 91222, 91221, 91214, 91210, 91209, 91208, 91207, 91206, 91205, 91204, 91203, 91202, 91201, 91191, 91189, 91188, 91187, 91186, 91185, 91184, 91182, 91175, 91131, 91129, 91126, 91125, 91124, 91123, 91121, 91118, 91117, 91116, 91115, 91114, 91110, 91109, 91108, 91107, 91106, 91105, 91104, 91103, 91102, 91101, 91077, 91066, 91046, 91043, 91042, 91041, 91040, 91031, 91030, 91025, 91024, 91023, 91021, 91020, 91017, 91016, 91012, 91011, 91010, 91009, 91007, 91006, 91003, 91001, 90899, 90888, 90853, 90848, 90847, 90846, 90845, 90844, 90842, 90840, 90835, 90834, 90833, 90832, 90831, 90822, 90815, 90814, 90813, 90810, 90809, 90808, 90807, 90806, 90805, 90804, 90803, 90802, 90801, 90755, 90749, 90748, 90747, 90746, 90745, 90744, 90743, 90742, 90740, 90734, 90733, 90732, 90731, 90723, 90721, 90720, 90717, 90716, 90715, 90714, 90713, 90712, 90711, 90710, 90707, 90706, 90704, 90703, 90702, 90701, 90680, 90671, 90670, 90665, 90662, 90661, 90660, 90659, 90652, 90651, 90650, 90640, 90639, 90638, 90637, 90633, 90632, 90631, 90630, 90624, 90623, 90622, 90621, 90620, 90612, 90610, 90609, 90608, 90607, 90606, 90605, 90604, 90603, 90602, 90601, 90510, 90509, 90508, 90507, 90506, 90505, 90504, 90503, 90502, 90501, 90411, 90410, 90409, 90408, 90407, 90406, 90405, 90404, 90403, 90402, 90401, 90398, 90397, 90313, 90312, 90311, 90310, 90309, 90308, 90307, 90306, 90305, 90304, 90303, 90302, 90301, 90296, 90295, 90294, 90293, 90292, 90291, 90290, 90280, 90278, 90277, 90275, 90274, 90272, 90270, 90267, 90266, 90265, 90264, 90263, 90262, 90261, 90260, 90255, 90254, 90251, 90250, 90249, 90248, 90247, 90245, 90242, 90241, 90240, 90239, 90233, 90232, 90231, 90230, 90224, 90223, 90222, 90221, 90220, 90213, 90212, 90211, 90210, 90209, 90202, 90201, 90189, 90185, 90174, 90103, 90102, 90101, 90099, 90097, 90096, 90095, 90094, 90093, 90091, 90089, 90088, 90087, 90086, 90084, 90083, 90082, 90081, 90080, 90079, 90078, 90077, 90076, 90075, 90074, 90073, 90072, 90071, 90070, 90069, 90068, 90067, 90066, 90065, 90064, 90063, 90062, 90061, 90060, 90059, 90058, 90057, 90056, 90055, 90054, 90053, 90052, 90051, 90050, 90049, 90048, 90047, 90046, 90045, 90044, 90043, 90042, 90041, 90040, 90039, 90038, 90037, 90036, 90035, 90034, 90033, 90032, 90031, 90030, 90029, 90028, 90027, 90026, 90025, 90024, 90023, 90022, 90021, 90020, 90019, 90018, 90017, 90016, 90015, 90014, 90013, 90012, 90011, 90010, 90009, 90008, 90007, 90006, 90005, 90004, 90003, 90002, 90001.

Testimonials
We Accept:
Google My Business
Termites