Termite Infestation Signs

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Because termites work quietly behind your walls, they are extremely difficult to detect. However, there are a couple of "signs" to watch for that could indicate the presence of termites.

TERMITE vs. ANT

Termite Swarmers: If you see winged, ant-like insects flying around your property, you need to know whether they are ants or subterranean termites.

There are three ways to distinguish a swarming termite from a swarming ant.

If they are swarming termites, an established colony of these house-damaging insects is looking for new nesting areas... and your house is in danger. Click Here to see the difference!

Other Termite Signs To Look For

Mud Tubes/Tunnels: Pencil size diameter, or larger, mud tubes running across bare concrete or masonry between the soil and any wooden part of your building or home.

Thin, small, papery wings: These wings are all the same size and shape, 3/8-1/2 inch in. long, on your window sill, counter top or floor (especially if it is late Spring and there has been a recent rain.)

Small Holes in the Wood or Drywall or Bubbled Paint: When termites swarm from within your home, they often create small exit holes in the drywall. Because termites eat wood from the inside out, they usually hollow the wood along the grain. This can cause ripples in the exterior of the wood itself, or cause the paint to buckle.

Sagging: Any wooden building parts (especially if they are support structures) begin to "sag" unexpectedly.

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