Pests We Treat Photo Album: Termite control and treatment in Bradley Beach home

I was sent to a termite-warrantied homeowner in Bradley Beach this morning. She contacted Cowleys after observing a termite swarm in her mud room at the rear of her home. The mud room is built on a slab while the rest of the home has a full basement. The termites found there way in the room between these two points of construction. Subterranean termites live in colonies in the soil and feed on wood, wood products, or any other product containing cellulose like cardboard boxes. Swarming termites leave the underground nest to mate and start new colonies. Swarming season starts during the spring as the weather warms, often following rain. A homeowner can find herself dealing with thousands of these flying insects. Although originating underground, these winged termites squeeze through tiny gaps or cracks in the walls or foundations of a home to reach open air. You’ll often find them near windows since they are attracted to light.