Expert Termite Control & Protection in Hertford
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Protecting Homes from Silent Destroyers
Termites can cause serious damage to a home and cost property owners billions of dollars each year. Most standard homeowners insurance plans do not cover this kind of damage. Our local team offers trusted termite detection, treatment, and long-term prevention to help protect your property. With expert care and proven solutions, you can feel more confident about keeping your home safe.
Termite Control Solutions
PestNow provides long-term peace of mind through a Renewable Termite Warranty. This program includes:
- Complete Elimination: Treatments designed to get rid of the whole colony, not just the bugs you see.
- Free Retreatments: As long as the annual warranty is kept up to date, PestNow will treat any new termite activity at absolutely no extra cost.
- Free Warranty Transfers: If the house is ever sold, the termite warranty transfers to the new buyer with zero transfer fees.
With PestNow, homeowners get proven treatments and a reliable safety net to keep their property safe year after year.
Real Estate Inspections
Buying or selling a home can be stressful, but PestNow makes the termite inspection easy. We provide quick and accurate Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) reports, which many mortgage lenders require before a house is sold.
PestNow's experienced team works fast to keep real estate transactions on schedule. If a home already has an active PestNow Termite Warranty, it transfers to the new buyer completely free of charge. This gives the new homeowner instant protection and makes the property even more attractive to buyers.
Why Choose PestNow
- Local Expertise: PestNow lives and works in Hertford and knows the specific termite pressure points and how to address them.
- Professional Technicians: Our team is highly trained, licensed, and certified. We use the latest technology to detect activity that the naked eye might miss.
- The PestNow Guarantee: We stand behind our work. Our termite treatments come with a professional warranty, giving you the peace of mind that if termites return, so do we.
- Comprehensive Care: Beyond eastern subterranean termites, we offer full-scale pest control for ants, rodents, mosquitoes, and more, keeping your entire home pest-free.
Signs of Termites
If you notice any of the following, contact PestNow immediately for a professional inspection:
Swarmers: Flying termites (often mistaken for flying ants) inside or near your home in the spring.
Discarded Wings: Small, translucent wings left on windowsills or near doors.
Mud Tubes: Pencil-sized tubes running along your foundation or basement walls.
Hollow Wood: Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or paint that is bubbling/cracking.
All Your Termite Questions
Answered
What is a WDI Report?
A WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) report is a specialized inspection required by most lenders for home purchases or refinances. It checks for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles. In the DMV, this report is essential for a smooth real estate closing, and PestNow provides these fast, digital reports to realtors and buyers to keep the process moving.
Does my homeowners' insurance cover termite damage?
Unfortunately, no. Standard homeowners' insurance in Virginia, Maryland, and DC almost never covers termite damage or repairs. This is why a professional warranty is so important—it acts as the protection your insurance company doesn't provide.
What type of termites do you protect against?
At PestNow, our protection plans are specifically designed to target these pests, which are the most common and destructive termites in the eastern United States. Unlike some pests that live entirely inside your wood, Eastern Subterranean termites live in the soil and build "mud tubes" to reach your home. Here is how we protect against them:
Targeting the "Silent Destroyer"
Eastern Subterranean termites are often called "silent destroyers" because they can chew through structural wood for years without being noticed. While there are thousands of termite species, the Eastern Subterranean termite is responsible for the vast majority of damage in Maryland. By focusing our treatments on their specific biology—like their need for moisture and their nesting habits in the soil—we can provide a much more effective defense for your home. PestNow technicians are experts at finding their hidden entry points and travel paths.
How do I know if I actually have termites or just ants?
It is very common for homeowners to confuse Termite Swarmers with Flying Ants, especially in the spring. Termites have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and a thick waist, whereas ants have elbowed antennae and "pinched" waists. PestNow provides professional inspections to give you a definitive ID so you don't pay for a termite treatment you might not need—or ignore a problem that is eating your home.
