NEWtown, PA Termite Control Services

Termites are a serious threat to homes and businesses in the Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Central Florida areas, particularly from the destructive eastern subterranean termite. Classified as TIP Zone #2 (Termite Infestation Probability), our region faces moderate to heavy termite activity, making proactive control essential. At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, we specialize in stopping termites at the source to protect your property from costly, long-term damage.

What You Need to Know About Termites

What Do Termites Look Like?
Eastern subterranean termites live in colonies with three main castes:

• Workers: Small, wingless, and off-white, growing up to 1/4 inch.
• Soldiers: Yellowish heads, wingless, and slightly larger than workers at around 1/4 inch.
• Reproductives: Dark-brown or black with wings, reaching up to 1/2 inch.

Where Do Termites Live?
These termites live primarily outdoors in the soil, constructing mud tubes to access buildings undetected. These pencil-sized tubes provide protection and keep the environment moist, allowing them to thrive year-round.

How Termites Enter Your Property
Termites can enter through tiny cracks as small as 1/32 of an inch in the foundation, wood, and other entry points. Once inside, they can remain active and cause damage throughout the year, often going unnoticed until visible damage appears.

What Do Termites Eat?
Termites feed on cellulose-based materials, including wood, drywall, books, and insulation. This diet enables them to destroy structural components of buildings, resulting in extensive damage that often isn’t covered by standard insurance policies.