How do I know if I have termites or flying ants?
termites and ants swarm the same time of year in Beaverton, Oregon, so confusion is common. Check the wings first: termite wings are all the same size. Then check the waist, which is thick on a termite. Save a few in a bag for the Beaverton provider to confirm.
Does fumigation kill subterranean termites too?
Tenting is a drywood tool. The gas reaches every gallery in the wood of a Beaverton, Oregon house but not the ground beneath it. If mud tubes are present, the Beaverton provider will pair fumigation with a liquid or bait treatment around the foundation.
What time of year do termites swarm?
Spring is peak swarm time for most termites in Beaverton, but swarms do not tell the whole story. The colony feeds year-round. If you missed the swarm, look for shed wings on sills and around light fixtures, then have a Beaverton provider check the foundation.
What is the difference between subterranean and drywood termites?
Look at the evidence. Subterranean termites leave mud in the wood and tubes on the foundation of a Beaverton home. Drywood termites leave clean galleries and piles of dry pellets. A Beaverton provider uses these clues plus the location to choose between a soil treatment and a wood treatment.
What does a WDI report include?
A WDI report for a Beaverton home lists visible evidence of wood-destroying insects, including termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring beetles. It notes live activity, old damage, past treatments, and conducive conditions. It also lists areas the Beaverton inspector could not access.
Can I pay for termite monitoring without a full treatment?
Sometimes, but not every company sells it. For Beaverton, Oregon the relevant figure is this: if you want a watchful eye without committing to treatment, fewer than half of companies sell that: 42% of locations in Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine's 2025 termite market report (about 145 professionals, 2024 operations) offered inspection or monitoring only, a company share, not homes. Local conditions in Beaverton, Oregon can differ from the survey population, so confirm the specifics with an on-site inspection.
Do most pest control companies treat existing homes for termites?
Yes, nearly all of those surveyed. The national picture, which Beaverton has no reason to escape: some 94% of pest-control company locations offered post-construction termite treatments in Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine's 2025 termite market report, a BASF-sponsored Readex survey of about 145 professionals covering 2024 operations; the share describes companies, not how many homes have termites. In Beaverton, ask providers to put the number of visits and any re-treatment terms in writing before work begins.