Termites are a wood-loving pest that can wreak havoc on your property. The damage they leave behind can be extensive, and knowing what to look for and when to call an exterminator for termite control is important. Below are the types of damage that can occur when these pests infest your home.

What Are the Common Areas for Termite Damage?

1. Foundation 

Your foundation is vital to your property, but subterranean termites can be problematic for this area. One way to know they have infiltrated is tunneling in your brick and concrete foundation. Over time, their burrowing will weaken the integrity of this vital component of your home. Exterminators will usually treat this issue from the outside to easily get to their underground nests.  

2. Attic

Another type of termite to watch for is the Formosan termite. These pests swarm and love residing in walls. Your attic is also at risk, especially because they work quickly as they feed off any wood or cellulose items in their wake, from wooden support beams to furniture. As they feast, they compromise the structure, and you will know wood has been damaged if you notice tunnels in the grain. Wood that is affected will also be hollow when you knock on it.

3. Landscaping

Formosan termites’ love for wood extends to your landscaping. Trees and shrubs are at risk, and trunks and limbs may appear weak. You may notice tracks created as they move along the wooden areas, and limbs may fall. Call for termite control to keep your property safe from falling branches.

4. Wood Furniture

Doors, windows, trims, and furniture made from wood are in danger. Cracks may form, and windows and doors may be hard to open and close as they become uneven and damaged. While you may not always see tunnels in the grain, compromised wood will be brittle to the touch and will crumble easily. Drywood termites live inside the wood and make these areas weak from the inside out.

5. Plumbing 

There is a type of termite that prefers wood that has been saturated. Aptly named dampwood termites, if your home has moisture issues, they may invade. Usually, you will see signs of an infestation around plumbing pipes and other areas where a leak may occur. The damage will appear as if walls and nearby wood have been chewed and tunneled. Besides pest control services, call a plumber to repair water leaks.

For termite control in central Kentucky, especially in Elizabethtown, Glasgow, Bowling Green, and Owensboro, trust Leitchfield Exterminating. Since 1975, their team of exterminators has been the reliable choice for residential and commercial customers in need of effective pest control. Their termite control product of choice is Sentricon, an award-winning method that has been used to treat notable places like The White House. Other services include bedbug treatments, spider and ant control, and even rodent exterminations. Call (270) 234-1295 for an appointment or visit them online for their full list of offerings.