WHY BELLEVUE?

Area Conditions that Support This Critical Pest

There are many types of termites, but Washington is home to the most destructive type of dampwood termite in the country. The Pacific dampwood termite is only found in three states (Washington, Oregon and California) and it is commonly referred to as the rottenwood termite due to its preference for moist and damaged wood. Wood with a high moisture content is much easier for termites and other pests to attack, and because of the damp conditions in the Pacific Northwest, these pests love to call our corner of the country home, and that includes Bellevue. There is not much you can do to prevent moisture in and around your home, but inspecting wood frequently to check for damage that could attract the Pacific dampwood termite is a good prevention method. If moist or damage wood is discovered by termites, they will begin to eat away at it, and this activity can compromise the structural integrity of your home. Termites are not a pest that you want to try and fight on your own, and if you see signs of them near your Bellevue home, you should contract an expert pest control provider immediately.