Termites are among the most annoying of household pests. So it comes as no surprise most people would prefer never to see them. Regardless, learning how to pick up the warning signs of a termite infestation today may help you prevent massive structural damage tomorrow. Learning a little bit about termites can go a long way in helping you make sure they will never become too much of a problem.
These little pests can’t stand extreme temperatures, dryness or bright sunlight. That’s why termites usually keep to themselves, at least until their colonies have grown so much they literally come pouring out the walls. The most common termites in North America are subterranean termites. Their colony will actually be outside your home, but they will build mud tubes from the ground to the wood areas of your home. Their entry points are usually sections of wood and lumber that sit next to or near the ground, outside your house. They will build mud tubes over foundations or other obstacles in order to reach the wood parts of a home. These tunnels help keep them safe from exposure and detection and work as roads to the food they are trying to get too, such as the beams in your walls. When you understand termites, you can easily spot signs of an invasion before it’s too late. Just watch for little travel tubes made of mud
Inside your home you can find other signs of termites. Things like bubbled paint, hollow sounding walls and even crumbled or weak wood. Those will be signs that the termites are eating away your walls. Also look out for any actual termites, but keep in mind that when you actually see them, the infestation is probably fairly advanced.
No matter where you find them, it is important that you take quick action to eliminate a termite infestation. A professional can come out and do a quick inspection to tell you exactly the level of infestation you are dealing with and what actions are appropriate.
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