Termites are highly destructive pests. They can often stay hidden while reproducing rapidly and causing significant damage to any wooden structures in a home before they are found. Discovering an infestation as early as possible and addressing it with a termite control service will help minimize the cost of the damage. Below is some useful information to know about these pests. 

A Homeowner’s Guide to Termite Control

Common Signs of an Infestation

As termites eat through your home’s structure, you may see signs of the damage on the outside. These can include discolored drywall, wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it, small holes in the walls, buckling floor boards, windows or doors that get stuck, as well as peeling paint.

During the spring when termites begin reproducing, you may actually see the pests flying around your property or find their discarded wings on window sills or at the foot of doorways. If you have subterranean termites, you may see mud tubes across surfaces between the ground and the wood they eat.

How to Prevent an Infestation

If you live in an area that has these pests, take some preventative termite control measures. Termites need moisture to survive, so avoid having excess water around the house. Repair leaking pipes and divert water away from the house with a drainage system.

Also, keep soil at least 18 inches back from any wood parts of the home, and store firewood at least 20 feet away from major structures. Make sure all roof shingles, fascia, and weather stripping is in proper condition, so the pests don’t find an easy way in.

If you’ve noticed the signs of an infestation, take quick action. Pep Co is the termite control expert of Kearney, NE, and the surrounding areas. Their exterminators will conduct a termite inspection to locate the nest and outline any damage for you. Their proven pest control techniques will help you manage infestations. Contact them online or at (308) 236-6103 for more information on how they can help.