Ferrell's Termite & Pest Control

Ferrell's Termite & Pest Control Termite, Pest, and Moisture Control in Bumpass, Virginia.

Ferrell's Termite and Pest Control has a motto..If Bugs Come Back So Do We ...At No Charge.This experienced company prides itself on satisfaction guaranteed.Free Inspections.Protecting your family with 30 years of experience while using child and pet safe methods.Members of the Better Business Bureau with a class C license. expanding into crawl space reinforcement and encapsulation.Wildlife and Pest removal keeping your home safe and secure.

10/10/2019

While having a colony of termites living in a dead tree stump on your property doesn’t necessarily mean your home is also under attack, their proximity can be a warning sign. If you need to ensure your home is protected against termites, we’re always available to help.

10/08/2019

People often confuse ants and termites. Both insects live in social colonies, and may take up residence in or near your home. Knowing how to identify ants and termites will help you decide when to call pest control.

10/03/2019

Are you determined to protect your home from termites? In addition to letting us treat on a regular basis, sealing up exterior cracks can limit the number of access points they have to your home.

10/01/2019

Do you ever wonder if there’s really a reason to rush to call in a pest control company just because you notice signs of termites? Let’s talk about how much damage could be lurking in your walls for every small sign you’re able to notice.

09/26/2019

The damage caused by subterranean termites is quite distinctive. They tend to leave the tougher grain wood intact, but they gnaw a defined honeycomb or network of tunnels in the soft, moist spring wood fiber.

09/24/2019

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a workable alternative to fumigating your home to get rid of termites? Instead of packing up food products, plates and dishes, people and pets, ask your termite professional about a treatment that can be used as an alternative to fumigation.

09/19/2019

The only way to completely deter termites is to live in a home that has little to no wood inside or out. Since most of do live in homes that contain some wood, the best alternatives are regular inspections, routine treatment and ongoing prevention.

09/17/2019

A pest control expert can identify the type of termite in your home, which is vital, because different termites require different treatment plans. The main types are subterranean, drywood, and dampwood termites, and where you live and where the termite is found helps to identify its type.

09/12/2019

Did you realize that termites eat paper? Because it's pretty soft, paper can be a favorite fast food for termites. These little pests have been known to eat the paper backing off drywall and even invade the books stored in bookshelves.

09/10/2019

Your home is the largest investment many people will make in their lifetimes. In order to safeguard your investment – and your belongings – treating against termites is critical.

09/05/2019

Have you been hesitant to contact us about a termite issue in your home because you believe you should be able to tackle it on your own? Remember, there is a wide variety of pests that homeowners can handle on their own, but a termite infestation requires swift action by a trained professional.

09/03/2019

If you start finding bugs in your home, it’s important to carefully examine them before panicking. If you can’t identify the bug and you believe it’s a termite, give us a call.

08/29/2019

Care to guess how termites communicate? Although some warning signals are transmitted through vibration, most termite "conversation" is conducted via chemical cues. That's how termites direct other members of the colony to rich feeding source.

08/27/2019

Do you have any firewood or other types of wood outside your home? Termite experts know to check wood in and around a home to see if it sounds hollow or is badly damaged. Termites are attracted to the cellulose in wood, which they ingest.

08/22/2019

Termites eat wood and will tunnel though it as they feed. Wood damaged by termites will sound hollow, especially as the termites make more tunnels. They can seriously weaken supporting beams, so, if you have any suspicions, call in the professionals sooner rather than later.

08/20/2019

Worker termites are transparent or creamy white as opposed to worker ants which are reddish or dark colored. Termites avoid the light and are not often seen unless their nest is disturbed, while ants forage for food in the open.

08/15/2019

Termites often build tubes to navigate through a wooden structure. In fact, these small tubes or tunnels (which resemble straws) can be quite elaborate and a large colony can have hundreds of them. If you see any straw-like tubes in your foundation or other wood, then it’s time to call a pest control expert.

08/13/2019

Did you know that the flying ants you sometimes see outside can easily be confused for winged termites? Termite wings are about twice as long as those of ants and they lack the segmented body shape ants are known for.

08/08/2019

Are you interested in a less invasive way to treat for termites that doesn’t sacrifice effectiveness? Rest assured that our team is always happy to fill you in on all the pest control options available in your area that can help you say goodbye to termites.

08/06/2019

Formosan termites are known to create large colonies with 1 million termites or more. Scientists say a large Formosan colony can consume 1,000 pounds of wood each year. That is the equivalent of 650 Little League baseball bats.

08/01/2019

Termite nests can be large, and a termite prone area may have multiple nests within a mile radius. Care to guess how many eggs a long lived queen can produce in a lifetime? If you guessed 10 million or so, you're right.

Address

PO Box 216
Bumpass, VA
23024

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15408722616

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