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Termites present potentially serious threats to the safety and structural integrity of homes. These critters are notorious for chewing through paint and wood, which weakens the building materials and makes a property more vulnerable to further damage. Here are the biggest signs that you need termite control for your home. 

4 Ways to Tell Your Home Has Termites

1. Mud Tubes

Termites build and use mud tubes as transportation tunnels from outdoor areas into your home. If you spot them on or near your home’s foundation, chances are likely that you have an infestation. 

2. Swarms

termite controlTermites tend to swarm during the springtime, which is when you might notice them collecting around your foundation, doors, and windowsills. It’s also possible to find their discarded wings in these areas. In either case, you’ll need a termite control team to remove them from your property. 

3. Droppings

Termite droppings, also known as “frass,” are another telltale sign of infestations. They typically resemble small specks of wood, and you may see them inside or outside of your home. When you see droppings, it’s easy to put two and two together and assume your home has a problem. 

4. Blistered Flooring & Crown Molding

Termites feed on sub-flooring, which may cause the surface of your floors to appear blistered, as though they’ve sustained water damage. Your crown molding may also appear bubbled when they begin to feast on the wood beneath the paint. Schedule termite control services as soon as you see these problems. 

 

Keep your home structurally sound and clear of termites with treatment solutions from Southeast Termite & Pest Control. For over half a century, the company has provided termite control along with extermination services to remove bedbugs, mosquitos, spiders, ants, and wildlife from properties throughout Knoxville, TN. The team is proud of 46+ consecutive complaint-free years with the Better Business Bureau® and a 2014 Angie’s List®​​​​​​​ Super Service Award. Call (865) 925-3700 to schedule an appointment for termite control and request a quote. Visit them online to learn more about their pest control services and the products they use. 

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