If termites do not find the wood they want, these determined little engineers construct air tight, moisture tight tubes leading from their colony in the soil to the wood. These tubes can go up along walls, along pipes, around so-call "termite shields" and even stand free of any support.

The busy worker termites commute between the food source (your home) and the colony. In this constant commuting lies their weakness. Prevent it, and you very quickly prevent further damage to your home.

Today, one of several methods can be used to deny termites access to your home. They include liquid chemical barriers, liquid foam chemical barriers, biological barriers, and bait stations. The type of method which is employed on your property depends largely on you, the homeowner, the construction of your home, and state and local regulations.

Chemical Barrier Control

One of the most proven and effective ways to protect your home from termites is by placement of a liquid chemical or foam chemical barrier around your home, through which the termites cannot pass.

By treating the soil around your home with a chemical effective against termites, you prevent termite access to your home. The termites in your home cannot return to the colony, located in the soil, and soon die. Those on the other side of the barrier cannot pass through, and look for food sources away from your home. Chemical barriers last any where from 5 to 10 years.

Biological Barrier Control

Biological barrier control employs the same concept as chemical barrier control with one exception: a biological termicide is used instead of a chemical termicide. Biological termicides consists of biological micro organisms which feed on high protein substances like termites.

Biological termicides are not as effective as chemical termicides due to their short life span and susceptibility to environmental factors. However, where state and local regulations do not allow chemical termicides to be applied, biological termicides provide a great alternative.

Bait Stations

Termite bait stations are a relatively new method for controlling termites. The bait stations are placed in the ground away from your home, surrounding your property. Any termite activity in the area is lured to the bait station, where termites enter and feed on the bait which is laced with a termicide, and soon die.

Unlike barrier protection, bait stations require a maintenance program to check proper bait station placement and bait replacement.

At the completion of any termite treatment, P.M. Services issues the home a Termite Certificate of Warranty. The warranty states that the previous termite infestation was treated, and protects the home from any re-infestation for the next 365 days.