Any type of insect infestation in your home is cause for concern, but when termites have infiltrated the house, you should schedule pest control services immediately. Termites can wreak havoc on your home and pose health risks for you and your family, which is why you should keep an eye out for signs that they are active in your house.

Why Termites Are Bad for Your Home

Known as the silent destroyer, termites feast on the infrastructure of your home. Not only do they love to eat away at the wood of your home’s foundation, but they will also attack any wooden furniture you have. In addition to the wood in your home, they will also damage the plaster on your walls. If you have termites and fail to do pest control, these pests will eat until there is nothing left to sustain them.

Beyond property damage, though, they also pose a risk to your home’s inhabitants. When threatened, termites can bite or sting you, resulting in an annoying and itchy bite mark, and if you have asthma or allergies, the particles and dust released by their nest can exasperate these issues.

How to Tell If Your Home Has Termites

Termites leave many notable signs that they have infested your home. If you hear a clicking sound coming from within your walls, it could be soldier termites signaling danger to the colony. You might also notice that your wood flooring is blistering, which happens when they damage the subfloor. One of the most obvious signs, though, is when you notice discarded wings spread throughout your house, which happens when termites find a mate.

 

If you notice any of the signs of a termite infestation, contact the professional exterminators at All-Rite Pest Control in Versailles, KY, immediately. Since 1972, they’ve specialized in pest control solutions, and their experts will remove these dangerous and problematic insects from your home. Keep your home safe by calling them at (859) 873-1400, and learn more by visiting them online.