--- title: Termite Awareness Week 2022 description: It's Termite Awareness Week! Here's what you should know about termites in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Termite Awareness Week 2022 By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Mar 7, 2022 10:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termite-awareness-week-2022-massachusetts-rhode-island#comments-listing) [Spring](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/spring-cleaning-extra-mile-pest-prevention)is steadily approaching, which means [termite](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/)swarm season is too. To help spread awareness about these destructive pests, the week of March 6th-12th, 2022 is Termite Awareness Week. They say know your enemy – so here’s what you should know about termites in Massachusetts. **![Termite Awareness Week 2022 Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg?width=294&name=TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg)Signs of an Infestation** [Termites](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/i-dont-have-to-worry-about-termites-until-spring...-right-0)are sneaky. Often, you won’t know you have a problem until swarm season. The first signs of infestation include shed wings or winged insects, and live or dead whiteish insects inside your home or in mulch beds. You may also notice wood damage or mud tubes (tunnels used for protection while traveling between a food source and the nest). **Hot Spots in Your Home** Termites prefer dark, damp areas. Common places to find termite [activity](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/am-i-inviting-termites-to-my-massachusetts-home)outside include dead trees and stumps, mulch beds, and along the perimeter of your home. You may also find them inside walls or in basements near the sill. **What To Do** There are several preventative measures you can take on your own: - Seal cracks and crevices in foundation and gaps around utility lines and pipes - Reduce moisture such as plumbing leaks, clogged gutters, and sources of standing water - Reduce wood-to-ground contact when possible - Remove dead or dying trees While these are all helpful in reducing the risk of termite infestation, if you believe you have termites in your home, it’s best to contact a professional. Attempting to [treat the problem yourself](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wood-not-recommend-diy-termite-control-massachusetts)can push the pests to another area and remove evidence that is critical to properly assessing the infestation – and self-treating will not save you [money](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-pest-problems). The safest and most effective way to [Protect Your Pad](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) from termites is to call the experts at Burgess Pest. With nearly a century of experience and the latest in science and technology, our team provides the best Massachusetts termite control. “Wood”n’t you like to know your home is in good hands? 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