Spring is here and summer is approaching fast. As the weather gets warmer, this is the time when termites begin to swarm. Termites are the most destructive insect pests of wood in the United States. They cause more than $2 billion in damage each year. In nature termites are beneficial. Problems occur when termites attack the wooden elements of human structures -- homes, businesses and warehouses. Their presence is not readily noticed because they hide their activity behind wallboards, siding or wood trim. Swarming may be the only obvious sign a homeowner has that they have an infestation. However, lacking a swarm doesn't mean your home is termite-free. Homeowners in North Jersey are encouraged to protect their properties with annual inspections from a qualified pest professional. Serving northern New Jersey in Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties, Independent Pest Control offering Go Green Pest Solutions is your full-service exterminator for treating termites and carpenter ants, eliminating yellow jackets and the humane removal of wildlife.