Termite Infestation & Control

Chasem Pest Control – Protecting Your Structures from Silent Destroyers

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Understanding the Problem

Termites, often called the “silent destroyers,” feed on wood and cellulose-based materials, causing structural damage that often goes unnoticed until it is severe. In Kenya, both drywood termites and subterranean termites are a major threat to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Risks Posed by Termites

• Structural Damage: Weakens beams, floors, and walls, leading to costly repairs.
• Economic Losses: Infestation in businesses, warehouses, and furniture outlets causes massive financial losses.
• Safety Hazards: Compromised wooden structures increase the risk of collapse.
• Difficult Detection: Termites work silently inside wood and underground, often discovered when damage is already extensive.

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How Infestation Happens

• Soil Contact: Subterranean termites build mud tubes from soil to wood structures.
• Wood-in-Wood: Drywood termites infest furniture, roof trusses, and doors without needing soil contact.
• Moisture: Damp conditions create ideal breeding and feeding environments.
• Cracks & Gaps: Entry through foundation cracks, expansion joints, or untreated timber.

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Types of Termites

• Workers: Smallest and most numerous; do all feeding and tunneling.
• Soldiers: Larger jaws, protect the colony.
• Queens: Long-lived, lay thousands of eggs daily.

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Chasem Pest Control Solutions for Termites

1. Comprehensive Inspection & Monitoring
   • Identify entry points, mud tubes, and damaged wood.
   • Use advanced detection tools for hidden infestations.
2. Soil & Wood Treatment
   • Application of insecticidal barriers in soil around foundations.
   • Timber treatment with protective chemicals before and after construction.
3. Fumigation (for Drywood Termites)
   • Gas-tight tenting of structures to eliminate hidden colonies.
   • Effective for both small houses and large complexes.
4. Baiting Systems
   • Strategically placed baits eliminate colonies from within.
   • Environmentally safe and long-term solution.
5. Preventive Proofing
   • Moisture control, sealing cracks, and regular inspections.
   • Advice on construction with termite-resistant materials.

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Diagram – Termite Infestation & Control Cycle

        TERMITE INFESTATION CYCLE
 ┌───────────────────────────────┐
 | Soil Contact & Cracks          |
 | (subterranean entry points)    |
 └──────────────┬────────────────┘
                ↓
 ┌───────────────────────────────┐
 | Hidden Feeding & Tunneling     |
 | (inside wood, roofs, doors)    |
 └──────────────┬────────────────┘
                ↓
 ┌───────────────────────────────┐
 | Colony Growth & Expansion      |
 | (workers, soldiers, queen)     |
 └──────────────┬────────────────┘
                ↓
 ┌───────────────────────────────┐
 | Property Damage                |
 | - Weak structures              |
 | - Financial losses             |
 └──────────────┬────────────────┘
                ↓
     CHASEM PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS
 ┌───────────────────────────────┐
 | Soil & Wood Treatment          |
 | Fumigation for Drywood Termites|
 | Baiting Systems                |
 | Preventive Proofing            |
 └───────────────────────────────┘

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Why Choose Chasem Pest Control?

• Specialized expertise in handling both subterranean and drywood termites.
• Use of modern, eco-friendly termite control technologies.
• Long-lasting protection with soil barriers, fumigation, and bait systems.
• Customized solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.