Termite Control in Sun Lakes, Chandler AZ

Termite Risk in Sun Lakes

Sun Lakes is an active adult community in southern Chandler with a long history and a diverse housing stock. With homes dating back to the 1970s, Sun Lakes has one of the oldest housing inventories in the Chandler area — and that age creates significant termite risk. Homes from the earliest phases have been exposed to Arizona's termite pressure for 40–50 years.

Any pre-construction termite treatments applied to Sun Lakes homes have long since expired. Without active protection, these homes are vulnerable to the subterranean termite colonies present throughout the community's soil. Sun Lakes features multiple golf courses and extensive irrigated landscaping — the moisture from these irrigation systems creates favorable conditions for large subterranean termite colonies throughout the community.

Sun Lakes' older homes face risk from both Desert Subterranean Termites and Western Drywood Termites. Annual inspections should cover both species. Drywood termites are particularly common in Sun Lakes' older wood framing, attic spaces, and wood trim. Signs include small pellets of frass near wood surfaces and hollow-sounding wood when tapped.

Given Sun Lakes' age and termite history, all homeowners in the community should schedule an annual professional termite inspection, verify the status of any past termite treatments, consider enrolling in a termite monitoring program, and watch for signs of termite activity particularly after monsoon season. Pest Control Bros offers free inspections for Sun Lakes homeowners — call us today to schedule.