Termites affect about 600,000 homes every year in the United States. The primary reason is that many residential houses are made of wood. Termites feed and live in wood; hence, the infestation becomes high. The good news is that you can identify red flags that will prompt you to seek termite treatment. Here are the signs that you need to look out for at all times.
Damaged or Hollow Wood
The first warning sign that you have a termite infestation is hollow wood. Your floors and walls will have grooves since the animals have feasted from the inside. When you knock on the wall or walk on the floor, you will hear empty sounds.
Mud Tubes or Tunnels
The presence of mud tubes or tunnels means that termites have invaded your space. Typically, the tubes act as shelters for the pests as they travel from their nests to your residence. The tunnels can be on the floor, wall cracks, on pipes, and around baseboards.
Wings
Termites shed wings during the swarming process as they establish a colony. The wings could be few or a whole pile indicating that they are growing in number. When you notice piles of wings, contact us immediately for termite control.
Wall Damage
Damages on your wall could be a sign that termites have infested your home. Bulging walls, peeling paint, discolored drywall, and bubbling paint are the key indicators. It might look like water damage, but they are termites creating a place to stay.
Flying Swarmers
Flying swarmers are male and female termites that are about to procreate. Once you see them near your home, they are trying to create a new colony. They resemble flying ants, and they love light sources. Swarmers come in large numbers, meaning that you can easily spot them.
Termite Droppings
When cleaning your house, you will see droppings that look like coffee grounds or sawdust. Usually, dry wood termites push their droppings out of the nest during tunneling. Thus, you can notice the pellets on the floors or walls as well.
If you notice any of the above signs in Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, and Scottsdale, AZ, contact us for pest control including termite treatments and termite inspections.
