Go Termite Control: The 6 Signs of a Termite Infestation

What are some signs of a termite infestation?

1. Loud clicking sounds
2. Discarded wings
3. White ants
4. Hollow timber
5. Wood tunnels
6. Termite droppings

 

Termite control consists of many techniques and strategies to get rid of these nasty home invaders. In order to ensure that you have a successful termite treatment, you have to look for signs of termite infestation so the pest control experts can assess the situation and perform measures as they see fit. More often than not, homeowners are only made aware of the presence of termites after the damage has been done and they see their things destroyed by termites, or worse, their homes.

 

Do not be too relaxed because you never know when a termite invasion might strike. A termite’s presence in your home can be the reason behind the loss of investments and property damage. If you suspect that termites have found their way inside your home, but you are not exactly sure where they are attacking from, check out these 6 signs of a termite infestation so the termite control professionals can apply the proper termite treatment to protect your home.

 

Loud Clicking Sounds

 

Termites are characterized as “head bangers” because they bang their heads against wood. In addition, termite soldiers shake their bodies to signal danger to other termites that their colony might get disturbed. So if you hear loud clicking sounds in your home, then chances are, termites are probably there.

 

You should also know that termites are noisy eaters so if you can hear munching on wood then chances are, the termites are having a little snack. Do not ignore these loud clicking sounds because you may still be able to prevent termites from dealing much damage to your home by identifying this first sign of trouble.

Discarded Wings

 

Flying termites are called swarmers because they tend to be persistent visitors to your home. Male and female termites fly in order to find a mate and create a new colony. Sometimes, termites shed their wings after finding their respective mates, and they can all be found in different parts of your home. Avoid sweeping these wings away and thinking nothing of it because if you do not contact pest control services right away, then the termites will multiply, making it more difficult to get rid of them.

White Ants

Those translucent, white insects you see are not ants, they’re termites! Most people make the mistake of ignoring termite infestations because they confuse them with harmless ants. Yes, both ants and termites have similar body shapes and size, but they are entirely different. You can see these differences in their antennas, abdomen, and wings. Termites’ antennae are straight rather than the elbowed antennae of ants. Their thorax is thicker whereas this section of an ant’s body is narrow. There is no such thing as a white ant. Do not make this common mistake if you do not want to have a full-blown termite problem on your hands.

Hollowed-out Timber

 

Termites are passionate wood eaters. When termites feed, they can leave a thin veneer on the surface while they consume wood from the inside out. Survey the area where you think termites prefer and try knocking or tapping on the wood. You will know that it has experienced termite damage if the wood sounds hollow or papery. This is because the timber has been eaten severely.

Wood Tunnels

Wood tunnels are trademarks of the termites. Also called ‘galleries’, this is a surefire sign that termites have succeeded in entering your home. What’s tricky about this sign of a termite infestation is that you cannot see wood tunnels right away. You have to go near and around your home to check broken timber so you will know about their presence. With the help of your pest control experts, finding out the visible signs of termite infestation will all be a breeze. Use this opportunity to ask your exterminator about the proper practice in dealing with termites so you will be knowledgeable as well.

Termite Droppings

 

Termite droppings are key indicators that termites have invaded your home. You can find out what type of termite is in your home through their droppings. Termite droppings, or frass, in particular, are excreted by dry wood termites. You have to remember that subterranean termites use their feces to build their tunnels while dry wood termites just push their frass out of small holes near the entrances of their nest. You will know that you have stumbled upon termite droppings if you see small black marks and a dark powdery substance in the infestation area.

Key Takeaway

 

A professional termite inspection is the solution to all your termite problems. Looking for signs of termites around your home would be easier if you have a reliable team backing you up in this pursuit. Ensure that every termite activity is identified and properly destroyed once and for all. Keep in mind that you should also ask for recommendations from the termite experts regarding ways to maintain a termite-free home.