Termites can be a highly problematic pest for homeowners. With a keen ability to bore through wood and hide out in your home’s foundation, they can cause severe damage to your property and potentially jeopardize its structural integrity. Here are three common indications that it’s time to call for pest control.

3 Warning Signs of a Termite Infestation

1. Holes

Termites need moisture and nutrients to stay alive. These pests have unique gut bacteria that enable them to digest cellulose fibers in wood.

Tiny, nail-sized holes in wood are among the first signs of termite infestations. Unlike other pests, termites can easily bore through wood, so you’ll likely notice holes in wooden floorboards, door frames, and anywhere else wood is prevalent.

2. Droppings

After they’ve had their fill of wood, termites leave behind droppings. Known as “frass,” these small mounds of fecal matter can appear as a dark, powdery substance, similar to sawdust. Drywood termites will push this frass out of the small holes they’ve created near the entrances to their nest. If you notice these small piles, you’ll need pest control services.

3. Discarded Wings

Termites aren’t limited to crawling on the ground. They can fly as they mature and leave their nests in search of new colonies. After consistent activity, they will start to shed their wings, which you may find in tiny piles around your home. Wings commonly collect on windowsills or become trapped in spider webs.
 

If you discover signs of a termite infestation, get in touch with Copter Pest Control in Enterprise, AL. Since 1959, these licensed and insured exterminators have helped keep residences and work environments pest-free. Utilizing eco-friendly products and the latest industry techniques, these pest control professionals will safely remove everything from termites to rodents from your property and prevent them from coming back. Call (334) 347-2430 or visit them online to learn more about their services.