Termites are one of the most notorious pests which can intrude your house and remain there without being noticed for a long period of time. They can cause severe damage to the property in just 2 years. And do you know some factors like whether change can cause widespread termite infestation? So, it is very important to take help from a professional termite pest control company in Kerala.

Whether change means monsoon. Kerala is a state which receives monsoons two times a year.  Southwest monsoon, from June to August, is the main rainy season. And Northeast monsoon, also known as the retreating monsoon, comes around October-November. Rain makes wood soft & easy to chew. So, if you are experiencing infestation don’t wait for long to call your local termite control services providers.

1. Why is monsoon an important season for termites?

a. Breeding season

Moist soil signals the beginning of the termite reproduction process. Damp soil makes it easier for termites to dig tunnels in the soil into structures. Termites flourish in moist environments. So after a rainfall, it’s no surprise termites comfort themselves in the deep building structures.

b. Best time to build colonies

Termite swarmers are winged termites whose main purpose is to reproduce and create new colonies. Do you know Termites can lay up to 1000 eggs in a day?

c. Wood becomes soft to chew

Rainy seasons are important for termites because it makes the wood softer and easier to chew through. Dampwood termites attack damp & decaying wood. Dampwood termites typically don’t nest in the soil, so you are likely to find damp wood termite tunnels following the grain in the wood.

Termites can be very harmful to building structures. Because the damage is deep within the building, so it’s not always visible to the homeowner. This means termite infestations often go unnoticed for long periods of time and prolonging the identification of termite colonies can cause severe damage to the building.

2. How to identify termite infestation after rain?

There are a number of signs by which you can identify a termite infestation. Some signs are listed below-

a. Discarded wings

When termite swarmers fly to a location, they discard their wings to start creating their colony. Homeowners often find discarded termite wings. 

b. Spongy/ porous floor

When termites start eating hardwood floors as well as floor joists and beams below the floor & if you step on a spot where the termites have been feeding the wood you might feel the floor a bit spongy.

c. Doors & windows not closing properly

When termites start eating the wood in your house you may notice that doors & windows are no longer closed properly. 

3. Measures to be taken after the infestation is identified

When the termite infestation is identified some precautionary measures should be taken –

1. Fix cracks & open joints in floors and walls
2. Check areas of flooding & clean it immediately. 
3. Monitor leaking faucets, and dripping or sweating pipes
4. Test your sump pump once a year
5. Keep the drainage system up to date
6. Don’t keep damp rotten woods near your house
7. Regularly check on termite entrance areas
8. Arrange periodic termite inspections from home pest control services providers

4. Best termite control services in Kerala

DFM is one of the best termite pest control service providers in Kerala. We are a 20-year-old termite and pest control company in Kerala, and available at multiple locations in Kerala like – Kottayam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Thrissur. 

DFM provides the best termite prevention treatment in Kerala. We are one the best service provider because –

1. Our anti-termite treatment for wood shows immediate results. 
2. Our services are highly affordable & 100% Satisfactory
3. We provide affordable solutions, whereas anti termite treatment cost completely depends upon the area & severity of infestation.
4. The products which we use are specially imported from Germany. DFM uses odourless & eco-friendly chemicals which makes it safe for kids & pets.
5. DFM has a team of well-experienced professionals who makes termite pest control treatment easy & without any damage to your property.