Palm Coast Pest Services, LLC
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Wood-Destroying-Organisms in Palm Coast, FL
The number one insect there in Florida is Subterranean Termites. They cause more damage each year than all the natural disasters that can befall us and that's why they are not covered under your homeowner's insurance!
WDO- Wood Destroying Organisms
Who needs a WDO report? Someone who is buying a house or maybe selling their house and want to find out what problems maybe present before selling.
A WDO is not always needed, but if a bank loan is needed, it is usually required
Other insects that can inflict wood damage are:
- Subterranean Termites
- Drywood Termites
- Damp Wood Termites
- Old House Borer (beetle)
- Anobiid Powderpost (beetle)
- Bostrichid Powderpost (beetle)
- Luctine Powderpost (bettle)
- Carpenter Bees ( not recognized as causing sufficient damage)
- Carpenter Ants ( not recognized as causing sufficient damage)
- Wood Rot
- Fungus
Report Forms
The Florida report form is : FDACS 13645
There is a report for for a VA ( Veteran) loan NPMA-33
- Brown Rot
- White Rot
- Soft Rot
Wood rots for one simple reason: It gets wet. It can happen to wood anywhere in your house-in structural timber, door trim, eaves, exterior trim. you name it. Wood rot is also common on boats and plants and can even be found in musical instruments.
All wood has the potential for rotting, as it contains a certain amount of moisture. If moisture content is below 20 percent, rot typically isn't a concern. Anything over this provides a potential breeding ground for fungi, which is what causes wood rot.
Moisture is just one thing that fungi needs to survive. They also need the following:
All wood has the potential for rotting, as it contains a certain amount of moisture. If moisture content is below 20 percent, rot typically isn't a concern. Anything over this provides a potential breeding ground for fungi, which is what causes wood rot.
Moisture is just one thing that fungi needs to survive. They also need the following:
- Favorable temperatures (Anything in the 40 F to 100 F range will do.
- Oxygen.
- A food source (The fungi that attack wood, prefer carbohydrates in the form of cellulose and lignin.)
Wood is made up of cellulose and lignin and the other factors are hard to control, so fungi abatement efforts generally focus on the one variable-moisture-that we can do something
* State Licensed & Insured for General Household Pest Control, Termite Control and Rodent Control
We Help You Deal with Pesky Pests
You can avoid the infestation of some pests simply by keeping your house clean. But others need to be disposed of with the help of a knowledgeable Palm Coast pest control service. A pest control service may use several methods to rid your home of unwanted insects and rodents.
It helps to know that pests want three things that are easily available in your home.
These include food, water and shelter. Though most insects are not quite keen on another basic necessity – clothing, clothing moths can often raid your wardrobe to snip away at the fabric, ruining them for good. It is necessary to have an ongoing Palm Coast pest control service maintenance program to ensure that infestations are under control and future ones do not arise. The service also helps you with tips and suggestions to help prevent new infestations.
Ant Control
Our team is armed with cutting-edge methods and equipment to efficiently tackle any ant infestation, irrespective of the type or magnitude of the colony.
Termite Control
Our pest control specialists are skilled in employing the newest and most efficient strategies to control and avert mosquito infestations.
Rodent Control
Expert specialists employ a mix of conventional strategies and environmentally friendly solutions to manage rodents successfully.
Have used Palm coast pest services for past 5 years and will continue to use them. Very professional and reliable.
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Palm coast pest services is wonderful. Communicates very well, Always on time and very understanding. I would absolutely recommend their services!
Vicki Collins
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The prices were great. I set up an appointment and they we are there within days. The man that showed up was so friendly and so nice
Rick Poitras
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They have served me very well for years. I could not ask for better
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Palm Coast Pest Services, LLC
Palm Coast, FL
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