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Termite Control in Hong Kong; Protect your home or business from these “silent destroyers.”
Termites are generally 1/4 to 1/2 inch long with soft bodies and straight antennae. Queens and kings are larger, reaching over one inch in length. Colors can range from white to light brown. Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper undetected.
There are about 2,000 known termite species in the world. Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage.- costs that aren’t covered by homeowners insurance policies. This is why being vigilant about termite control in Hong Kong and termite extermination is so important.
In Hong Kong, the most commonly found species include:
These species can infest different types of buildings, from village houses to high-rises, and do not necessarily require soil for survival.
Since termites can cause severe damage to your home or business, Nobedbugs-HK offers a range of customized termite treatment plans based on the degree of infestation.
Our treatments may include:
This option can be done directly at your premises or in our specifically designed heating room. (recommended for extremely valuable items)
We spray liquid termiticide directly at the infested areas and may drill and inject in some cases.
We apply this directly to the infested areas.
We use baits that contain insect growth regulators and substances that termites feed on (e.g. cellulose) and place them in the active infestation areas either above or under the ground. Worker termites feed on these baits and carry them back to their colony to feed other termites, ultimately leading to colony elimination.
We apply this directly to the affected areas.
ONGOING PREVENTION
Preventing termites is the best course of action. Schedule an appointment with us for a free termite inspection if you’re concerned about termites in your home or business. Remember, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year, and most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover it.
Termites are known as “silent destroyers” due to their ability to cause significant damage to properties. Here are seven termite facts you should know:
Termites never sleep and work 24 hours a day, every day, building their colonies.
Termite colonies can be enormous, with the largest ever recorded containing over three million termites.
Ants are the number one predators and competition for termites. Sometimes, termite and ant colonies near each other will go to war over territory and food.
Termites cause more than $5 billion worth of property damage annually, making prompt termite control crucial.
Soldier termites communicate with their colony by tapping or banging their heads against the tunnel walls to create vibrations and warn of threats.
In certain termite species, queens can lay 15 to 25 eggs per minute, which adds up to over 40,000 termite eggs per day!
Termite queens have the longest lifespan of any insect globally, with some living between 30 and 50 years, reproducing annually, and founding multiple colonies.
We offer same-day appointments and free estimates, to get your property pest free as quickly and affordably as possible. Call today!
Nobedbugs-HK is a leading pest control company in Hong Kong, providing a wide range of advanced and least toxic solutions to eliminate pests in residential and commercial environments.
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