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Although they are tiny, termites can cause immense damage to your home. Once the conditions are right, they leave their colonies under your house and sneak inside through cracks in the foundation. Once they’ve made their way inside, they can begin to eat away at your walls, creating a massive problem before you have time to call pest control. Luckily, there are a few telltale signs that give away a termite infestation at its start. With a bit of knowledge, you can keep an eye out for these red flags and call your exterminator for immediate termite treatment to stop them in their tracks. 

Below are three signs you should consider having your home inspected for termites:

  • Droppings: Termite droppings are referred to by exterminators as “frass” and look similar to sawdust. Often, these droppings are ignored or unseen by homeowners, giving the termites plenty of time to make their mark. If you’ve noticed mysterious piles of frass around your house, call your exterminator right away to check for termites. 
  • termitesPinholes in Wood: Termites are well known to bore through walls from the inside out as a way to clear out their tunnels and remove frass that is blocking their path. These tunnels will resemble small pinholes in the wood surrounding the affected area and are a sure sign of termite infestation. 
  • Hollowed Wood: When inspecting for termites, it pays to know they usually burrow their way from the inside of your wood to the outside, leaving the interior hollowed out. If you suspect you may have a termite problem, you can confirm your concerns by gently knocking on the wood where you assume they are burrowing. If it sounds hollow, there’s a good chance you have an infestation on your hands and should call for help from your local pest control center as soon as possible. 

 

If you’re a homeowner in Hughes Springs, TX, and are dealing with termites in your home, it’s time to call Moore Pest Control for help. This team of seasoned pest control technicians is trained to identify and eradicate problems before they get out of hand. Visit them online for more information, or give them a call at (903) 639-2884.

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