Termites are extremely difficult to detect, and most infestations are unnoticed until it is too late. The majority of infestations are discovered when there is severe damage to your property. However, with expert identification, routine inspections, and monitoring, termite colonies can be discovered and eradicated before they become a serious problem. As a result, it is extremely crucial to know how to identify a termite infestation at your place. With effective termite control, we can get rid of your termite worries.
Termites live in dark, humid, and protected environments, making them difficult to locate. A termite infestation can be tricky to detect, but there are some signs that indicate their presence on your property. Termites eat wood from the inside, so it can be challenging to find them.
These are some of the most common signs of termites.
1) Mud tubes on the wall
To avoid being seen, subterranean termites construct mud, dirt, and debris shelter tubes. Walls leading to entry points are usually covered with them.
2) Evidence of termite swarmer's or abandoned wings
One of the signs of an infestation is the presence of swarmers or alates. The termites quickly disappear after finding their partner, but leave behind discarded wings on windowsills and floors.
3) Wood that sounds papery or hollow
The termites consume wood from the inside out, leaving behind a thin sheet of timber and paint. There will be a hollow or papery sound when you knock on wood that has been damaged by termites.
4) Dried termite droppings
Dry wood termites often leave behind brown, grainy faecal mounds after eating wood. Infested wood will usually have faecal pellets beneath the surface that can resemble sawdust.
5) Having difficulty opening doors and windows
Their excrement creates a protective environment that traps heat and moisture as they devour wood. Consequently, windows and doors infested with this pest swell, making them more difficult to open and close.
6) Sound of rattling through a walls
Soldier termites bang their heads against walls when they feel threatened or disturbed, causing rattling noises.
Termites eat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a result, they are constantly consuming wood and causing damage to it. Failure to treat termites can lead to costly damages to your home, and even lead to a life-threatening situation if left untreated. Malaysian homeowners who have lived with termites in their homes share their real-life stories.
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