Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every single year. The homeowners plagued by these pests pour too much money into the destruction that they cause.
This is why everyone needs to know the signs of termites in their home. The earlier you recognize that you may have termites, the less damage they can do. Therefore, you’ll be spending less on the damage that’s been done.
To learn about termite signs, keep reading. We’ll share the top five signs that you need to look out for.
1. Discarded Wings
During mating season, young male and female termites that all have wings will come out of their nests to try to find mates. Unfortunately, one of the most popular mating spaces is in our homes.
When the young termites emerge and fly around, they tend to discard their wings in certain spaces across your home. Most commonly, homeowners find these wings in their windowsills and doors.
2. Mud Tubes
If you find organized tubes that are built with mud, you’ve most likely found a structure for termites. In fact, you’ve found the home of subterranean termites, which are members of the most destructive termite species.
Termites use these mud tubes to get from their colony to their food source. Most of these can be found near a home’s foundation.
3. Damaged Wood
Termites eat wood from the inside out. So, if you knock on a piece of wood and notice that it’s hollow, you may want to get an inspection.
You should also look for blistering pieces of wood. This is another sign that termites could be actively eating away at your home.
If you find that you do have significant wood damage, you need a termite treatment as soon as possible.
4. Bubbling Paint
This could be a sign of two things: termites or water damage.
Either way, you should have the paint and surrounding area evaluated to ensure that damage isn’t being done to your home. The faster you have this evaluated, the less you’ll spend on the damage.
5. Termite Droppings
Drywood termites leave wood-colored droppings near the area where they’re eating wood. You may find piles of pellets inside or outside of your home.
If you do, it’s likely that you have termites infesting your home now. Call a professional as soon as possible.
What to Do When You See Signs of Termites
If you find any of these signs of termites in your home, you need to call a professional as soon as possible. These signals mean that there are termites causing damage to your home right now.
The quicker you get help, the less money you’ll have to spend on fixing the damages. Plus, you might even save your home entirely.
Don’t try to get rid of these pests by yourself. Call in a professional team that knows how to handle a termite situation. You could end up causing more damage if you try to tackle the problem alone.
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