Termites

Termite Control
Columbus Ohio

Protect Your Home From Termites

Keep your Columbus home safe from pest and termite damage with termite control services from Champion Pest & Termite Control. Our team has years of experience treating for termites, insects and other pests, so you can count on high-quality service and results.

Wood floors, walls, furniture and more are all vulnerable to termite attacks. The Eastern Subterranean Termite – the most destructive termite and the most common in Central Ohio – can cause major damage to your house in a matter of months. If you suspect termites, act fast to free your house of these pests and minimize destruction.

Champion’s state-licensed technicians provide pest control services and termite control services to rid your property of existing termites and prevent new ones from moving in. Contact us to learn more and schedule your pest and termite control service.

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What are Termites?

Termites are small, winged insects that live in colonies underground or build nests in wood that they hollow out. Termites eat cellulose, the main component of wood, paper, cardboard, and other plant-based materials, making them extremely destructive to homes.

Why Are Termites a Problem?

Why are Termites a Problem?

Eastern subterranean termites eat the soft inner wood of the timber in your house, creating honeycomb-like hollows and leaving only the basic outline of a board. This severely weakens the structural integrity and requires costly repair service. These pests only need as little as six months to cause major damage. Regular inspections and preventative measures can save you money in the long run. Contact us to learn more about our services.

Why Are Termites Hard to Spot?

Why are Termites hard to spot?

Termites live underground and shy away from light, which, in addition to their size, makes it hard to see them. Swarms of termites can also be confused as swarms of ants in the spring and summer.

Make Your Home Termite Free With Professional Pest Control Services

Make Your Home Termite Free with Professional Pest Control Services

The pros at Champion Pest & Termite Control in Columbus can service your home to eliminate current infestations and prevent future pests. DIY extermination attempts usually cause more problems. Full and fast elimination requires a professional extermination service and usually involves termite bait to destroy the entire nest. Only once an infestation is entirely exterminated can you begin repairing the damage left behind. When you have termites, insects and pests, leave the extermination work to the experts at Champion.

Fill out our contact form or call us at (614) 829-6705 to learn more and schedule service.

Warning Signs of Termites

Temporary swarms of insects in your Columbus home or in the soil around your house may be termites. Cracked or bubbling paint, wood that sounds hollow when tapped, mud tubes on your walls, wood beams or crawl spaces, and discarded wings near your windows are also signs of a potential infestation. If you see any of these signs, call us to learn more and request pest control services.

Warning Signs of Termites

Types of Termites

There are three types of termites that may infest your Columbus Ohio home. It’s important to learn the differences and contact an expert for pest extermination services.

Subterranean Termites

Subterranean Termites

Subterranean termite swarmers are dark brown to black in color with two pairs of wings, workers are cream-colored with no wings, and soldiers are creamy white with a brown head and no wings. Request service if you see subterranean termites.

Drywood Termites

Drywood Termites

Drywood termite swarmers have two sets of wings, and soldiers have large mandibles with teeth and a pronotum bigger than their head. Request service if you see drywood termites.
Dampwood Termites

Dampwood Termites

Swarmers can be 25mm long with wings, and soldiers and immature dampwood termites can be as large as 20mm long. Request service if you see dampwood termites.

Termite Control FAQs

How Can You Tell If You Have Termites?

A temporary swarm of insects in or around your house may be termites. Other signs of these pests include mud tunnels near walls, foundations, wood beams, door frames, siding or crawl spaces, cracked or bubbling paint inside your house, wood that sounds hollow when you tap on it, and discarded wings from swarmers. Contact Champion to learn more and request service if you notice any of these signs.

What Attracts Termites to My House?

Termites are attracted to moist areas, like soil near the foundation or a crawl space, and untreated wood. Termites may enter your house by eating through exposed wood where your house meets the ground, through cracks in the floors, or even when you bring firewood inside.

How Fast Can Termites Destroy a House?

The eastern subterranean termite in Ohio can cause major damage in as little as six months. The size of the termite colony in your house as well as the number of colonies affect how much damage is done, and how quickly. Contact Champion to learn more and request service if you notice termites.

Can You Do Termite Control Yourself?

Attempting a do-it-yourself termite treatment can cause termites to scatter throughout your walls, where they’ll expand their colonies, build new nests and cause more damage. A pest and termite control company has the proper tools and services for exterminating termites, so it’s best to leave the work to professionals. Contact us to learn more about our pest extermination services.