Professional Termite Control & Inspections in Lancaster, PA

The Primary Threat: Subterranean Termites in Central PA

While there are several types of termites across the country, here in Lancaster County and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania region, Eastern Subterranean Termites are responsible for nearly 100% of local termite damage.

• How They Operate: These termites live in massive underground colonies. They require constant moisture to survive, meaning they travel back and forth from the soil beneath your foundation into your home’s wooden framing every single day.

• The Risk Factor: Lancaster’s mix of historic brick-and-timber row homes, sprawling suburban properties, and humid seasonal weather creates the ideal environment for subterranean colonies to thrive. They can easily bypass stone, concrete, or brick foundations to reach structural floor joists and wall studs.

Real Estate WDI Inspections for Lancaster Home Buyers

Are you purchasing a home in Lancaster County? Most local mortgage lenders require a certified Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) Report before closing.

We work closely with local real estate agents and buyers to provide fast, incredibly thorough real estate inspections. We inspect the entire structure from the crawl space to the attic, providing the legal documentation you need to move forward with peace of mind.

4 Warning Signs of a Termite Infestation

Because termites chew through wood along the grain from the inside, you won't see them out in the open like ants or beetles. Keep a close eye out for these four telltale local warning signs:

• Mud Tubes on Foundations: Termites construct pencil-thin tubes made of mud, saliva, and feces to travel safely from the soil up into your home without drying out. Look for these on exterior foundation walls, sill plates, or basement joists.

• Springtime Swarmers: On warm, rainy spring days in Lancaster, mature colonies release winged "swarmers" to start new colonies. If you see hundreds of discarded, uniform wings near windowsills or doors, a colony is nearby.

• Hollow-Sounding Wood: Tap your basement support beams, baseboards, or sill plates. If they sound completely hollow or the wood punctures easily with a screwdriver, termites have eaten the interior structure.

• Blistering or Sagging Drywall: As termites tunnel close to the surface, they introduce moisture. This can cause interior paint to bubble, drywall to sag, or door frames to warp so tightly that they can no longer close smoothly.