One of the biggest problems with a termite infestation is that most homeowners don’t know that they have a problem. Termites can live within the walls of your home, causing extensive damage, without you knowing it. Oftentimes, by the time homeowners realize there is a problem, they are looking at thousands of dollars in damage. To avoid this, it is vital that homeowners know what the signs of termite infestation look like. A-Tex Pest Management is here to talk about these signs look like so that you can avoid extensive termite damage in the future.
How Do You Know if You have a Termite Infestation?
It is important to know what termite activity looks like. When you know what signs you should be looking for, you are far more likely to catch an infestation before you are facing significant damage. Following are some of the most common signs of termite damage:
– Termite Droppings: The droppings left behind by termites, can be deceiving. You should be looking for a sawdust substance when looking for termite droppings. Look for droppings along the floor or in the corners of your house.
– Termite Mud Tubes: Termites build their nests in the ground near your home and build delicate mud tubes on the foundation of your house to travel to and from the food source (your house) and back to their nest. These delicate mud tubes mean that you absolutely have a termite problem that needs to be dealt with.
– Termite Holes: There are often small holes in the wood of your home when you have termites. These holes often look like someone hammered in a nail several times into the wood.
– Termite Swarmer Wings: When termites are establishing themselves somewhere, they will often send swarmers, or flying termites, to find a new place to build a nest and expand the colony. After they have built their nest, these swarming termites will shed their wings. You might bits and pieces of these wings around your house if you have a new termite nest nearby.
– Termite Wood Damage: If termites are left to feed on your house, they can cause some major wood damage. Every now and then, you should inspect your home for any signs of wood damage. If you notice extended grooves in wood or the wood sounds hollow, you could be dealing with a termite issue that needs to be looked at right away.
How Important are Termite Inspections?
The best way to determine whether or not you have termites in your home is with a professional inspection. If there are any termites in your home, a professional will be able to identify them and get to work in removing them from your home.
Termite Pest Inspections, Treatment, Control, Removal & More in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park Texas
If you suspect that there are termites in your home, you can turn to A-Tex Pest Management to inspect your home and diagnose the problem. If termites are there, you can count on our team of technicians to uncover the problem and get rid of the termites for good. Call us today!
