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Can termites move from one house to another ?

bpadmin — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:18:49 +0000

Can termites travel from a treated house to non treated house or Do termites move from one house to another in a neighbour hood. Can Termite Control be done effectively This remains the concern when home owners in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida come across a situation when they discover their next door neighbour had a termite issue. Their first reaction is to immediately take decision to get their house also anti termite treatment done.

There are over 230 different species of Sub terrainean termites in India that cause problems to properties: i.e

Coptotermes heimi
Coptotermes gestroi
Heterotermes indicola
Schedorhinotermes spp.
Ondototermes spp.
Psammotermes rajathanicus
Macrotermes gilvus
Microcerotermes spp.
Nasutitermes sp.

The dimensions of a Termite colony can be vary from place to place. Larger colonies can have millions of members, infesting areas up to half an acre. Whereas newly developed and smaller colonies may contain less than 15,000 individuals, with an infestation “footprint” no bigger than a living room. In some cases fewer but larger colonies may be present, whereas in there may be smaller and more numerous colonies scattered over a large area. In residential areas, the colony or colonies responsible for damage may actually be located under the neighbour’s house, rather than beneath the house that is being infested.

Nowadays, In Delhi , Noida and Gurgaon houses are being built closer and closer adjoining each other, particularly in new-construction areas. If you discover that your neighbours had a termite problem , it is natural for you to be concerned , but it should not be a reason to panic.

Here are some preventive measures that you should consider if you hear that your neighbours has a termite issue. No one likes ones house to be visited by these destructive pests. If you are better informed about the behaviour of termites and their tendencies, you will be in a position to understand the chances of your house getting termite infested and can easily reduce the risk.

Termites are soil nesting pests and when they move through the soil in search of food they don’t follow any definite directional pattern, Nor do they can tell difference between a new construction and an old one.That is the reason that some times very new constructions discover termite envasion and sometime houses in delhi and gurgaon ,which are as old as 40 years had never intercepted termites .Therefore your house not necessarily have to be treated for termites just because the house next door has been infested by those sub-terranean termites.

However, It is strongly recommended that if this termite situation happens in your neighborhood, you should get your home thoroughly inspected. as all the houses in your neighborhood are at risk of picking termite infestation . Moreover termites travel upto 70 metres in all directions in search of cellulose base food. If the age of the house is the same, type of construction and material used is the same and moisture level of the soil is the same, then it becomes utmost essential that you get your house inspected against termites invasion.

Your house is not a fortress , and your for walls can not protect it from the most envasive pest on earth. Do it right away, even if you don’t see any signs of termite infestation. It is like buying peace and you have no worries. In the meantime, take measures and ensure that you don’t give termites an open invitation to the inside of your house. When a new house is constructed there is always some extra wood (that could not be used in making wooden doors, windows and cupboards) which remain unused. In northen part of India homeowners have a tendency to store that extra and left over wood in the overhead lofts. This stored wood which remains unattended attract termites and prove to be a hazard. Therefore If you have any form of timber stored inside or around your house , move it away from the building. Fix any leaky taps or dampness source that may attract termites. Property owners in India can help reduce the risk of termites invasion through proper house upkeep, exterior home maintenance and dampness control.

Another pathway of termites traveling from one place to another is through flying. During first rains in summer season the reproductives ( a class of sub terranean termites) gather wings and emerge from it’s underneath full grown colony and fly. They search for new mate partners so as to form new colonies . This flight is scientifically known as “nupital flight”. After they have successfully mated, the termites shed their wings and start the process of creating a new colony.

If there is a new construction going on in your vicinity your chances of getting a termite infestation goes up because each acre of land may have upto 8-10 active termite colonies. If any such termite colony in the soil is disturbed, it’s chances of spreading increases. That is the reason why homeowners in Delhi Gurgaon and Noida complain that they have observed termite infestation in their house only when a new construction in their neighbourhood started. Whereas prior to that they never experienced termite menace for years together.

There are about Twenty four known species of termites in North India and Formosan termites, one such species of subterranean termite found in northen region of India, including Delhi , Noida and Gurgaon . Formosan Termites can easily cross infest and transport from one place to another if they are carried along the wood they are living in. Any wood , brought from an old house and infested by Formosan termites, may contain a queen termite which is capable enough to continue a new colony elsewhere.

Therefore being a Anti termite professionals in Delhi NCR we recommend call a Termite Inspection expert even if you don’t think your home’s at risk. If the termite infestation is detected close to your property , the chances are they will eventually infest your house as well because there’s likely something in the general area they find appealing. It could be soild moisture content, dampness level of vicinity, termite prone soil or any other factor. A professional termite inspector is trained and well equipped to detect even smallest of termite tell tale symptom and will advice you the course of action to be taken.

If you need any such Inspection and Safe termite control services in Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon , Call our expert at 9810087539 or simply login and fill up query form at www.cpcindia.in. We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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Does home insurance cover termite damages

bpadmin — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:11:44 +0000

Owning a house in india is perhaps the precious and most important investment we make these days . If such possession is in high end markets of Delhi and Gurgaon it is a matter of pride. whether it is a cash purchase or a financed one, protecting your investment is a must.

Many home owners in Delhi and Gurgaon buy an insurance cover and that is the best thing one can do to protect one’s house against unforeseen circumstances. But the second important thing one must know is what all an insurance plan may or may not cover.

It is an established fact that termites cause billion Rupees of damage every year to property owners in India. If these voracious createures cause any visible or invisible damge to your property do not expect your insurance company to rescue you out of this as termite damage is rarely covered under home insurance plan. Home insurance policy only covers damage due to sudden or un expected events and not the damages occurred to your property due to termite attacks. This is because of an unwritten understanding that losses due to termites can be prevented through proper house keeping practises, anti termite control treatments and periodic inspections and hence can not be classified under sudden and unexpected event.

The Sub-terranean termites form hidden routes to have an access to to the wooden structure of a house and as the time passes, can cause extensive damage to the basic building structure which requires costly repairs.

In fact, termites are active in every indian state with Delhi and Gurgaon being the worst affected by Sub-terranean species of termites. It is due to this reason that most Home insurance companies do not cover losses either due to termite damage or termite repairs.

Because damages due to termites attack are rarely covered under home insurance schemes , therefore it is highly advisable that home owners in Delhi and Gurgaon to have their property inspected and get their house regularly treated against termite infestations. Moreover at the time of initial purchase one should thoroughly get the property inspected by a certified Termite inspector so as to give you peace of mind that at the time of purchase at least your house is free of termite infestation. Thereafter year after year get it inspected through professionally trained termite control specialist.

You can always avail or free termite inspection services by calling at 9810087539 or loging your requirement at www.cpcindia.in . We offer these inspection and treatment services in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida region. We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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Do Termites attack walls and what is the treatment

bpadmin — Sun, 29 May 2016 12:53:11 +0000

Most Homeowners get baffled when they notice visible Termite infestation on their walls. That is just contrary to their belief that termites attack only wood. Now irrespective of what is visible, the question is do termites attack walls ? If Yes, then how to control termite on walls .

Termites have special enzymes and protozoa/bacteria in their digestive system that allow them to digest cellulose and not concrete or plaster . However Termites are known for their voracious inclinations and sometimes can damage even non-cellulosic materials in their quest for food. Subterranean termites have such a strong urge to move upwards from their soil nest that they will work tirelessly until they get through the barrier. They will even chew their way laboriously through asphalt or concrete.

Customers in Gurgaon and Delhi report that termites have damaged or hollowed out their walls . When termites move behind the plaster in search of wood it creates a cavity behind the wall surface which looks like rippled surface or sunken areas behind the wall. It is a sort of distortion on wall and some times it is due to bubbling paint also.

Plaster of Paris (POP) on the walls and ceilings, being the cellulosic material, is commonly attacked by termites. All cellulosic materials like wood, cardboard, paper, fabric and Plaster of Paris are soft targets for termites. Homeowners in Gurgaon commonly complain of formation of mud-tubes on the POP plastered walls. Formation of pencil type mud shelter tubes or tiny mud spots on the POP plastered walls is a common sight in modern houses of Gurgaon.

Any wood which is flushed against such infested walls is vulnerable to termite attacks. Subterranean termites are capable of maintaining a colony within walls without any contact with the soil. If there is a continuous dampness source like leaking shower and walls/floor remain damp and the wood rarely dries, the termite nest can exist and spread within masonary walls.

If you ever notice any such walls infested by termites in your property, never give it a second thought and call Professional termite control experts , who have technical know-how and expertise to deal with these voracious creatures. They may identify and locate the source of infestation which could be unseasoned wood, infested tree outside, any Mud tube route through shaft area or could be satellite colony behind the wall. Once the source is located then they may adopt different treatment methods like surgical treatment to wall by chipping of the wall plaster locally, drilling/injecting wall floor junction, or direct spraying of walls. Pest Control for termites on walls require special skills, special equipment and years of hands on experience. It may also be possible that Termite pest control for walls may take more than one visit from an expert as termites may move from a treated patch on wall to non treated area.

Remember the longer the termites stay in your walls the faster is their rate of damage . So in the case of termites it’s never too early to call in a professional and getting your home protected against termites.

We know how to treat termites behind the wall. We offer extensive Termite inspection Services in Delhi and Gurgaon without any charge and recommend treatment therof. Call our office experts @ 9810087539 or visit us at www.cpcindia.in for more information. We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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Teak Wood and Termite Treatment

bpadmin — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:06:57 +0000

Do Termites attack Teak Wood ?

In Gurgaon When our termite treatment specialists visit our clients site, they come across a very commonly asked question, Do termites attack Teak wood ?

Because at the time of purchase ,they have been assured by their timber merchant, people believe that teak wood is resistant to any type of bugs and fungi infestations. Out of our 28 years of experience in Termite Control treatment , we conclude that this is a tall claim , unless the teak wood is impregnated with right type of chemicals.

Teak wood has very high density and is considered as strong wood among other varities of hard wood. That is why it is so durable.Teak wood by it’s composition has some percentage of natural oils that repel termites and other bugs. It also does not decay or get stained easily. When a house containing wooden furniture and fixture is attacked by termites, the piece of furniture made of teak is the last thing to be attacked by this voracious insect. The only downside of teak is that it’s cost is exceptionally high.

As a matter of fact , termites attack the sapwood (outer layers that conduct water and nutrients to the tree) but not the heartwood of teak ( teak furniture is made of heartwood). If the Teak wood is treated liberally with termiticide and other wood care chemicals , it remains resistant to termites and other wood boring insects.

However, if not taken care of well, then over a period of time teakwood can be affected by age, and vageries of weather and other external factors that will the wood look dull or faded from it’s colour.

So it is better to learn this fact about Teak wood now than to find out the hard way later and regret . Get your precious wood inspected today by our Pest control and Termite inspection experts @ 9810087539 anywhere in Gurgaon. We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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How termites access and attack Wooden Cabinets

bpadmin — Sat, 14 May 2016 17:15:21 +0000

Every year termites attack thousands of homes in Delhi NCR region including Gurgaon . The property owners spend million of Rupees annually on Termite Treatments and repairing the damages that they cause.

Once termites have entered a house, they most often attack cabinets because they can remain undetected there for a longer period of time. They not only cause severe damage to the wooden cupboards but also to the contents lying inside.

There are different routes through which termites can gain entry and attack built in wardrobes. In the kitchen or bedrooms where the wooden cabinets are erected on masonary or RCC slabs termites seek direct entry from wall floor junction to wooden cabinets.

Termites travel through the concrete slab by following the sanitary pipes in shaft areas. The wooden cupboards and wardrobes fixed in bedrooms and living rooms are equally vulnerable to termite attack. Termites just need 1/64^th of an inch to squeeze through a crack or creavice in the foundation and gain entry.

Termites can even have an access from behind the wooden paneling without being noticed. They tend to damage paper, books, photo frames, albums, and other items that are kept near these areas. Wooden fixture in Bathroom in the form of mirror frame and wooden cabinets are also common termite targets. The termites gain entry to the bathroom through the sanitary line that passes through the foundation.

Termites can prove to be highly destructive to wooden fixture and furniture present in a house. Therefore it is recommended that property owners should have their home inspected regularly by a termite treatment service provider. The termite professionals can identify the signs of termite activity and suggest the remedial measures as they understand termite behavior and habits and can locate the source of infestation. Once the source of infestation and extent of damage is guaged, a wood termite treatment expert can decide upon course of action to contain the termite problem.

There are several options available for termite treatment of wooden cupboards and wardrobes. Whatever is the source of termite infestation in wood one thing is for sure that the entire cupboard need to be emptied out and wardrobe be vacated so that a thorough injections treatment may be carried out from behind the cupboard/cabinet. Sometimes in case of severe infestation , a wood termite treatment expert may ask you to take the decision of removing/discarding either a part or the entire cupboard.

If a termite infestation inside a cupboard is not treated completely, it may become the source of re-infestation and can ruin the other wooden fixtures present in the house. A typical termite treatment to wooden cupboard/cabinet/wardrome/Almirah may include following process:-

Removing the stuff from the wooden cupboard.
Thoroughly inspecting the source of termite infestation in the form of mud-spots, mud trails, discolouring of wood or the peculiar smell that termites impart to the wood.
Undertaking the injection treatment by drilling 6 mm dia holes 300 cms apart.
Squriting the oil based termite solution at the prescribed dosages.
Repeating this process along all the wall wood and wood floor junctions.
Sealing the drilled holes with the prescribed sealant/adhesive.
Letting the wood dry and re-inspect it for any further live infestation.
Tell the home owner about precautions to be taken after the treatment.

You can avail the our termite inspection services and can order specialised termite treatment for your wooden cupboards, wardrobes and cabinets. Call us to get free quote at 9810087539 in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida or visit us at ww.cpcindia.in . We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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High Rise Buildings and Termites

bpadmin — Mon, 02 May 2016 08:16:47 +0000

A very common question asked by our clients in Gurgaon is that , can termite attack their appartment in High rise condos.

The fact is that though the termites nest in the soil, but they are known to infest even high rise buildings having more than 20 storeys, moving all the way from ground soil to the upper most floors. Though Termites need constant contact with the soil( as a moisture source) but if they find temprory moisture source much above ground level they can enable satellite colonies to establish aerial nests and survive without maintaining contact with the soil.

In their quest for food termites can surmount any and all obstacles that come in their way . We have clients in Gurgaon where the subterranean termites have been found in 25th story apartments of a high-rise buildings.This is inspite of the fact that the buildings are constructed on the stilt and there is direct contact between the Ground floor and the soil. Moreover the building structures are purely made of RCC with dense concrete used in construction.

Even termites can make their way to the 32nd storey. In Gurgaon and other Delhi NCR region the way multi storeyed buildings are constructed explains how termites can have an access to a high rise building. Common faulty construction practices which lead to termite penetration and infestation in buildings like cracks due to constructional defects , concealed ducts for service conduits, false ceilings, lift shafts , Boxed-in pipe runs, and built-in wooden wardrobes all provide well-concealed highways for termites penetration. Moreover most high rise buildings built in Gurgaon are constructed on agricultural fields that had been infested previously by massive termite colonies.

In the case of Termite management domain the best practices would to start the Anti termite treatment right during the early stages of construction i.e Pre-construction Anti termite treatment. However if that could not be possible, then our suggestion to property owners in gurgaon is that instead making efforts to eradicate termites, which can be time consuming and difficult in high rise multi-storey residential/commercial buildings, It is better to initiate preventive Anti-termite treatment immediately in the post construction stage before taking over the possession of the apartment.

Capital Pest Control (India) in Gurgaon conducts thorough treatment to eradicate termites if detected and put in place preventive measures that will keep residents of multi-storey buildings fully protected for years to come. Call us at 9810087539 to fix up a termite inspection and termite control of your property in Gurgaon. You can also visit us at www.cpcindia.in . We also undertake Anti microbial disinfection treatment of residential and commercial buildings against Coronavirus and other viral diseases. You can visit us at http://www.cpcindia.in/blog/coronavirus-disinfection/ for more details.

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Termite Inspection and Treatment Services

bpadmin — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:03:50 +0000

Are you planning to buy a new property ? Don’t leave anything to chance . Call our Termite Inspection expert to evaluate it’s worth from Termite Infestation point of view. Depending on property, Home Loan companies require an inspection done by a professional termite inspector before sanctioning the loan.

Normally, termite inspection report is done by a licensed Termite Control Expert. An expert will be able to precisely access if a building is indeed infested with subterranean termites, or if the problem is caused by other structural pests present in the house. The inspection covers the whole premise from top to bottom and may take just one-two hrs. time to complete.

We offer free Termite Inspection/treatment in Delhi , Gurgaon and Noida and evaluate the Termite Risk Analysis by preparing a detailed report. It helps in evaluating the worth of the premise and future risks against structural Pests like subterranean and dry wood termites .

Many home owner in Gurgaon would not like to come across a termite problem, but in Gurgaon the Termite Problem complaints have been rampant over the years and many people are desperately looking for solutions. This is because most houses or socities built in Gurgaon were constructed on agricultural lands that had been infested previously by termites. If no proper precaution or extensive Pre construction Anti termite treatments have been applied by the builder at the time of construction , the chances of termites infesting a property increases many fold in Gurgaon.

Termites damaging Property

Moreover , in Gurgaon the physical connection of houses within a block or colony allows termites infest one property to another property within that block without having need to travel through sub soil level. Thus even Extensive termite treatments as typically applied would never have the opportunity to contact and thereby control underneath termite colonies. To identify the termite infestation is a cumbersome job as termites like damp, warm, and dark areas of a premise.

Secondly Trees serve as gateways for termites to invade a premise. Termites constantly forage for food sources, which include trees. Majority of houses in Gurgaon are attacked by termites. Majority of the trees around the Gurgaon houses are weakened considerably by termite attack so that when a strong wind comes along it can fall over. The risk in having an infested tree around your house is that ground termites can travel through the roots. If the roots go under the foundation of the house it act as a subway that can lead them into the house. Among the termite favorite plant species are Sheesham, Ashoka, Mango , Pine and Eucalyptus.

Capital Pest Control (India) recommends property owners in Gurgaon to beware of termite menace. If termites are not detected and cured timely they can cause enormous losses. Delhi, Gurgaon and other NCR areas spend billion of rupees in termite damages annually. For residents of Gurgaon we recommend a thorough termite inspection every year by a certified and Professional Termite treatment Company. Termite eradication in Gurgaon is a challanging task but with focussed efforts and professional help, it is possible. Call CPC(India) @ 9810087539 for your Termite Inspection and Termite control needs in Gurgaon.

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