Termites feed on cellulose, or the fiber making up wood structures, and can live undetected in homes for months if not years. Left too long they seriously compromise the wooden structures in your home and cost you thousands in repairs and replacements. Educate yourself about the warning signs of infestation to make an appointment with your local pest company as soon as possible.

5 Signs To Call Your Pest Company For Termites

1. Mud Tubes

Subterranean termites build mud tubes so they can easily move between their colonies and their latest wood source. You’ll find these tubes around the foundation of your home since subterranean termites live underground. Mud tubes protect them from predators and provide moisture because termites require high humidity levels to thrive.

2. Discarded Wings

The wood-loving insects leave their nests in the spring and fall to mate and start new colonies. They remove their wings when they find a new colony location, resulting in small piles of same-size wings in your home. 

3. Hollow Or Crumbling Wood

Wood sounds hollow or starts to crumble when it’s been used as termite feed. The insects chew their way through the wood, resulting in grooves that weaken the material. You may also notice cracks in the termite-damaged wood.

4. Frass Deposits

Drywood termites leave frass, or droppings, behind after they consume wood. These deposits are often found near nest areas, as drywood species make their homes in wood and push frass out to keep the space clean. Frass features a sawdust-like appearance.

5. Tiny Holes In Wood

Tiny holes in wood about the diameter of a nail can appear when termites have invaded your home. These exit holes indicate a drywood termite infestation since subterranean termites make their nests underground. If you’re having difficulty in distinguishing the small holes from another cause, your local pest company can help identify the cause and if it’s termites or not. 

 

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