Reliable Termite Control & Protection in Kill Devil Hills
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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 uses professional-grade termite bait stations strategically installed in the soil around the perimeter of your home.
- The "Trojan Horse" Strategy: The stations contain a specialized bait that termites actually prefer to eat over the wood in your house.
- The Active Ingredient: The bait is infused with a slow-acting Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). It works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- The Transfer Effect: Once the scouts find the bait, they leave a pheromone trail leading the rest of the colony to the station. They eat the bait and carry it back underground to share it with the queen and the rest of the colony.
- Colony Elimination: The IGR in the bait prevents the termites from molting (shedding their skin).
Since termites cannot grow or survive without molting, the entire colony—including the queen—eventually collapses and dies off.
Why Customers Prefer Bait Stations
- Environmentally Responsible: Because the bait is contained inside specific stations, it targets the termites directly without the need for heavy trenching, drilling, or broad liquid chemical barriers around the foundation.
- 24/7 Monitoring: The stations remain in the ground year-round to constantly intercept new foraging termites before they can reach the house. Technicians check the stations regularly to replace bait and monitor for activity.
- Less Invasive: Installing bait stations is far less disruptive to a home's landscaping and structure than traditional liquid soil treatments.
Why Choose PestNow
We stand behind our termite treatments with a warranty you can count on. If the termites return, we are ready to help again. Plus, our pest control services cover ants, rodents, mosquitoes, and more, so your home gets broad protection.
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.
