Termites cause significant damage to over 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year. While there are multiple species, each has one primary goal—to eat. Unfortunately, termites eat wood, and your home offers a dependable source of food. However, you can reduce the extent and repair costs of the pests by catching an infestation quickly. Below are a few signs that you will need termite extermination services.

3 Signs You Have a Termite Infestation

1. Mud Tubes

Subterranean termites are the most common species in Ohio. While they live outside in underground nests, the pests need access to the home for nourishment. To achieve this goal, they build mud tunnels from the ground to your house as protection. These brown tunnels are often visible around the base of the home’s foundation. If you see them, call a termite extermination service to eliminate the pest and prevent further damage. 

2. Damaged Wood

When termites eat wood, it harms the structural integrity of the surrounding material. You can identify this weakness by looking at weight-barring components, like flooring and subflooring. If you notice the floor sagging or sinking underneath your feet when walking or exercising, then termites may be the cause. Damage is also audible, with walls and floors creating a hollow sound when moving or knocking.

3. Wall Clicking

To survive, termites work in large groups. Even though they're small individually, their collective actions inside of your home produce noise. Soldier termites signal to other members of the group with rapid body movements and tapping the wood, creating a clicking sound. Worker termites produce sound by chewing on wood.

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