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Termites are swarming insects related to the cockroach, and, like the cockroach, they can do significant damage when infesting a property. They are most often attracted to the cellulose in wood, which can be found in their preferred meal of dead plant matter like woodchips and logs. To stay on top of an infestation and know when termite control services are necessary, below are three signs to look out for.

Indications of a Termite Infestation

1. Drooping or Stained Drywall

termite controlDrywall or sheetrock is comprised, in part, of cellulose—the one ingredient termites are drawn to more than any other. But because termites feast on a wall from the inside out, there may not be any immediately obvious signs of an infestation. Drooping drywall can be the result of small holes or tunnels made by termites. Drywall that has been discolored by termites is typically faintly stained with lines, another indication of tiny tunnels.

2. Mud Tubes

Termites utilize mud tubes to protect them when they travel between their nest and a food source. Mud tubes are made of soil and pieces of wood, and they provide the insect with an enclosure that keeps them safe from predators and holds in moisture. Mud tubes are small, and from the outside, they might look like thin brown worms. If you see one, contact a termite control service promptly.

3. Piles of Wings

When a termite enters its next stage of development, it sheds its wings. This is a sign that they are leaving the colony to start a new nest. They might leave wings inside or outside a home. Look in windowsills, around baseboards or doors, or near lights. Discarded wings are also apt to be found inside spiderwebs.

 

Any of these should be considered red flags that a termite infestation is present in your home. Select Pest Control offers termite extermination services to the Cincinnati, OH, area. In addition to termite control, they eradicate a number of other pests, including bed bugs, carpenter ants, and mice. To learn more or to schedule service, call (513) 352-0080, visit their website, or message them on Twitter.

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