how important is termite control in oklahoma
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HOW IMPORTANT IS TERMITECONTROL IN OKLAHOMA
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Termite and pest control is necessary foranyone living in OKC. Check this out so you willrealize just HOW important it is for your home.
Termite Infestation Probability Map, createdby International Residential Code, that showsthe severity of the termite infestation for eachstate.
Oklahoma is indicated as a region of moderateto heavy termite infestation on the probabilitymap, so there's a good chance you'll have todeal with an infestation problem.
Oklahoma finds itself in the top 20 percent ofstates with termite problems.
To give you an idea of the scale of a "regular"termite infestation, you can expect to haveanywhere from 80,000 to a million termitesinside your home.
You can expect your termite problems toappear once the local temperature reaches 60degrees, usually between March and May.
Termites are responsible for approximately$5 billion of damage to properties each year.
The longer it takes to spot the problem, thelarger the likelihood that your home will needto be fumigated (tented) and require extensiverepair work.
Living in an area that's more prone to termiteinfestation can also result in higher homeinsurance costs.
Remember that homeowner's insurancetypically does not cover the damage.
