Termites have spread across various parts of the USA, and have even adapted to places that would seem undaptable, but does Wisconsin have termites as well? Have these pests also adapted to this state in the USA?
Termites being destructive pests are unwanted criminals, and no one would want to have them in their neighborhood due to the structural damages caused by them.
Let us now find out together if Wisconsin is safe from these insects.
Does Wisconsin Have Termites?
Does Wisconsin have termites? Yes, Wisconsin does have termites, and over the years, there has seemed to be a rapid increase in the population of these pests in the state.
In Wisconsin, termites have spread across the following counties:
- Waukesha
- Milwaukee
- Racine
- Kenosha
- Dane
- Rock
- Sheboygan
- Walworth
- LaCrosse
- Marquette
- Green
- Ozaukee
- Rusk
- Columbia
- Brown
- Trempealeau
- Juneau
- Winnebago
Most infestations are caused by the termites that are native to the area, and rarely by some other external termite species.
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What is the Commonly Found Termite in Wisconsin?
- The Eastern Subterranean Termite:
Although there are other termites in Wisconsin that you may likely (probably) come across, the eastern subterranean termite is the only native species in the state and, hence the most commonly found.
Because of their allergy to the atmospheric air, they tend to travel from their nests to food sources through already-constructed mud tubes to avoid desiccation.
What is bad about them is that they can infest for a long period of time without being noticed, until the damage has already been done or it is time to swarm. Hence, inspection is necessary.
What Do Termites in Wisconsin Look Like?
Below are possible features that can be used to identify termites in Wisconsin:
- They have cream-colored bodies as workers.
- They have straight antennas.
- They are dark brown to black as swarmers.
- They have translucent wings.
- Their wings can easily fall off.
How To Control Termites in Wisconsin
- Chemical Termite Barrier:
In one of my previous articles (link below), I mentioned the types of termite barriers for existing homes, and the chemical barrier was also mentioned, amongst others, as well as how it works against these pests.
The chemical is injected into the soil surrounding the house to prevent termites from accessing your house. This is also to create a space between the termite colony in the soil and the wood in your structure.
It is also important that this be carried out by a professional termite control expert.
- Bait System:
The use of baits as a barrier between the termites in the soil and the wood in your structure has also proven to be effective as well.
These baits are toxic to termites, and will not just eliminate them but also give them time to take the bait back to the colony. Since termites feed themselves, they feed the entire colony with the bait, and that does the trick.
Although this control method is effective in controlling termites in Wisconsin, it tends to take longer than the previously mentioned control method and is even more expensive.
Read also:Â Termite Barriers For Existing Homes: How They Work
Conclusion
So you see, there are termites in Wisconsin, but I wouldn’t advise that preventative treatment be carried out, as it seems rather unecessary.
You should only carry out preventive treatments if you notice signs of these insects in your neighborhood or possibly in a neighbour’s house.
Does Wisconsin have termites? Yes, it does, but the best thing to do is to contact pest control experts who will help you resolve this infestation in no time with their expertise and pest control equipment.
I will be awaiting your questions below via the comments section.
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