04.24.11
Posted in termites at 7:41 pm by Administrator
Termite season is here! For the last 3 weeks termites have been swarming all over the DFW area. Calls coming is from Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine are the norm for us at A.N.T.T.S = A North Texas Termite Specialist located in North Richland Hills, TX. We do termite inspections and termite treatments on a daily basis all over the Metroplex and now is the time to have a termite or pest control inspection at your home. Termites swarm early spring every year and can swarm for months depending on the weather and temperature ? If it stays warm and humid I have seen them swarm until early June. Things you will see is actual termite reproductive swarmer’s that look like ants with wings but there is a giant difference to us pest control professionals ” If it looks like a ant it’s most likely a ant “. Meaning we get calls all the time from residential customers or even commercial companies that are freaked out thinking they have termites because they heard termites fly and have wings ? Well they do but so do all ant species! The main difference is the body and the wings. Termites have a solid black body kind of cigar shaped and the clear white wings are double the size of the body, the wing starts just past the head and goes past it’s butt about a 1/4 in. As far as ants their body is 3-parts head, thorax and abdomen. They have the distinct pinched belly and the wings are only as long as their body. They can be black, red or multi colored. Also termites will drop their wings soon after they break through your wall and pair up with a mate. Termites will usually show up on a inside exterior wall or by a plumbing area and up high. Their colony is looking to expand so they chew through the sheet rock and build swarm castles (mud packs) on the sheet rock until they are ready to fly! When this happens they fly out by the thousands and the phone starts ringing at A.N.T.T.S. We recommend getting a thorough inspection and estimate by a couple local pest control companies. Prices are based on linear feet not sqft. We need the total feet around the perimeter of the home to determine the amount of Termidor we will use (Chemical) ? Termidor is the only product we use it has been effective in killing termite colonies now for almost 15 years and could last longer we just don’t know yet until that time has passed. In ground boards test it has been 100% effective for at least 10 years now. When we treat we like to have it look like we were never there by means of trenching, rodding and drilling of patios. We then put soil back and plug all drill holes. Termites can still be active for up to 30 days due to the nature of the product which is a good thing so they will distribute throughout the whole colony. If you would like your home inspected for termites or you think you may have termites feel free to call 817-366-310 and we would be happy to help you out. Thanks from A North Texas Termite Specialist. We also do full service pest control for all pest such as ants, roaches, spiders, bees, rodents etc!
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03.20.11
Posted in termites at 7:15 pm by Administrator
Well it’s that time of the year again! Seen my first termite swarm yesterday in Bedford, TX while doing a termite inspection (WDI) report. This time of the year from late March to April is when they start to break through walls and get ready to fly out looking to start new termite colonies. Termites will show up around pluming or exterior walls, usually up high on the ceiling. It looks like little dots of mud at first but the grow like little fingers called termite swarm castles. When they are ready the termite swarm’s break out of the hole and fly out by the 1000’s It is quite a site to see. This is also the time of the year when we get frantic calls for every winged ant people see thinking it s termites. There is a big difference between carpenter ants and termites first the color, termites swarms are solid black and around the TX area the ants will be red & black or a copper color. Then the body shape ? Ants have 3 distinct parts the head, thorax and abdomen. Termites are a head and body shaped like a cigar. Carpenter ants the wings are about the length of their body but the biggest difference with termites is their wings are double the size of their body and a clear white in color. When they fly they fly very erratic like a bat. We do free estimates but when you call a local pest control company DFW you really need to be specific when describing your insect. We just do not have the time or the gas to waste on a call that is totally sure they have termites and when we get there its ants! This is why we ask so many questions and may request you email a close up photo so we can quickly identify whether or not you have a termite problem ? When we determine you do have termites we will come out free of charge and look around your home and see if there are any termite mud tubes on the foundation and also will measure the linear footage of the house to get a estimate for a termite treatment. All pest control exterminators have to price the same way based on linear feet not sqft ? We get that a lot. Most homes are real cut and dry when it comes to treating. We trench the soil against the foundation just enough to hold 4 gallons per linear foot (per foot of depth) and we put soil back so you will not even notice we were there. When it comes to slab joint such as patios or decks we need to drill a 1/2 inch hole and pump chemical (termiticide) under slab. Sounds way worse than it is. Most homes treated we will give a 1-3 year warranty but most termite products can last well over 10 years or more. If you think you may have a problem and would like to speak with us we would be more than happy to help you out. We service the whole DFW area along with Tarrant County and love to work in the Hurst, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine, Watauga, North Richland Hills areas because we are located in 76182 Please tell you friends and especially your neighbors you have A.N.T.T.S coming out and we would be happy to meet with them while there. Enjoy your spring and have a safe summer
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05.15.10
Posted in termites at 2:45 am by Administrator
Hello from A.N.T.T.S = A North Texas Termite Specialist. We are just letting Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and other Tarant County residents know that we do service for all types of pest control in your area. We do pest control for all pest such as ant control, rodent control, bed bug control, termite control, bee control, carpenter ant control, roach control and all other residential pest. We have specials at this time on VA/FHA Termite Inspections (WDI). We also have quarterly, semi annual and one time pest control specials going on right now in the DFW area. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area then you are aware that termites have swarmed really bad this year and the termite swarm season has been the worse since 1997. They say bad but really a good termite swarm will let thousands of Texas homeowners know they even have termites! If the termites do not swarm for years then they have all that time to go unnoticed and do lots of damage. We have seen a increase of termite calls but not nearly like it was in the 90’s so if you need a good inspection go to and check us out or you can try our other site at www.anttstermitecontrol.com or call 817-366-3130
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05.02.10
Posted in termites at 5:54 pm by Administrator
Well back again! Sorry it took so long to post again but termite season here in Dallas/Fort Worth TX has been crazy! It feels like Pre-Termidor days again. Termites seem to be making a full come back this year. We have sen a recent decline in termite swarms in the past and I attribute it to the release of Termidor a fairly new Termiticide that became available to us about 7 years ago and ever since swarm season has been shorter and shorter. I believe the non-repellent manor in which it works has helped termite workers to take it and pass it through the colony by means of transference to show complete colony elimination! This is good news for Dallas/Fort Worth homeowners. This year seems to be different though ? Be it the weather or some resistance being built up they are back with a mission and it’s to break through walls all over the place. We have seen termite swarm calls increase and it’s not due to A.N.T.T.S web presence because our website has been down for weeks now plus our Google local listings were deleted accidentally by Google at the worst possible time for us! This tells me that if we are still slammed with little web exposure then the termite swarms are huge! Most of our leads have come in from referrals and previous customers which is great but we still need that web source. As always we urge you to keep a sharp eye out on all interior walls especially around plumbing areas of your home and watch for what starts out as a pin hole of mud and can get finger size quick. These are what is know as termite swarm castles and can happen anywhere. Also watch those foundation mud tubes as this is the most popular way for termites to enter your home. If you see anything like this you may want to call your local pest control professional or call us A North Texas Termite Specialist = A.N.T.T.S at 817-366-3130 We would be happy to help you out. Have a great summer and stay safe.
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12.17.08
Posted in termites at 4:01 pm by Administrator
Hello from A.N.T.T.S = A North Texas Termite Specialist. Just a quick note to wish all of our Dallas and Fort Worth, TX pest control customers Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that the economy dose not have it’s claws into your families wallet like it does most. We are keeping hopes up around here that things will turn around soon. There are a few things for A.N.T.T.S to be thankful for this year. One big thing is the rise in refinance loans being done. We work closely with Texas Lending and they have been great to us this year. Just about every FHA loan requires a termite inspection which is not a bad thing for the buyer to have done. How many times does the average homeowner inspect his home for termites, the answer is none. So when we go out to a home there is a good chance we will find termites, conducive conditions or carpenter ants and it’s only a matter of time before these wood destroying insects reap havoc on a home. There are a few things you as a borrower can do to help your chances on getting a clear termite report. First of all remove that firewood pile from next to your foundation and secondly trim those trees of the roof. These are the biggest reasons for a bad termite report. Other things like wood to ground contact, form boards left in place are conditions created by the builder that need mechanical removal or treatment. We find that most conducive termite conditions are created by the homeowner and can be easily corrected. If times are tough and you find that a refinance will help you get though until the economy picks up give us a call 817-366-3130 and we can talk you through preparing for a WDI Termite Inspection. or visit us at and we will be happy to help you out. Merry Christmas to all and have a safe New Year! A.N.T.T.S
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