Termites: How To Inspect Your Home And What To Do If You Have Them?

Sep 16, 2022

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Termites are a menace to homeowners everywhere. They can eat through your home and cause a lot of damage in the process. If you want to avoid having termites, there are ways that you can inspect for them and deal with them, should you find them in your home. 

 

Termite Inspections

Your home is more than just a place for you to live in, it is a financial investment for your future, so investing in regular inspections for pesky pests is crucial. When it comes to termites doing an inspection at least once a year is recommended.

While we highly encourage you to hire a professional pest control company to do the inspection for you, if you're going to do it yourself, you might as well learn about what to look for.

There are several things that you should keep an eye out for, including:

  •     Mud tubes: Finding these tubes near a wood source around your home is a likely sign you have termites
  •     Discarded wings: Swarming termites would shed their wings after establishing a new colony, indicating a source of termites nearby.
  •     Excrement: Termite excrement looks like little wood pellets that are the size of coffee grounds
  •     Damaged Wood: One of the most indicative signs is checking for a hollow noise when knocking on wood around your home.
  •     Bubbling Paint: While this can be a red flag for other issues, it certainly warrants getting a professional company for a closer look.

 

How To Get Rid of Termites?

Unlike other types of pests, termites can be tricky to eliminate. If you have termites in your home, do not touch them. Spraying or spraying will only disturb the termites and cause more damage to your home. If you have sprayed already, seal up any entry points so they can't get into it again. The best thing that you can do at this point is to call a professional pest control company in your area to get rid of them for good.

Termites can cause severe damage to your home and result in costly repairs or even replacement of the house. The good news is that there are ways you can protect yourself from termite infestations, including regular inspections so if they do show up, it’s easy to take care of them before they get out of hand! While these pests may seem scary, don't worry. There's plenty you can do about it!