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How to Inspect for Termites

Termites can be a very destructive pest that can be dangerous and harmful for your property. If they are infesting your house, then you need to take required measures to eradicate these termites. Because of this, people often ask how to inspect for termites. You have to look for certain signs of termites in your house. You need to know and understand that termites can be quite a mess in your house. They leave a lot of signs here and there which can actually help you to know if termites have infested your house.

How to Inspect for Termites

To know the signs of a termite infestation, this article will teach you. There are many signs that are very common but people ignore them. This can be quite harmful. Termites can destroy the ceiling, wooden furniture pieces, doors and windows.

Signs of Termites 

How to Inspect for Termites

Here are some of the signs of termites to look for:

  1. You have to look for the mud-like material which will be there surrounding the house in an irregular pattern.
  2. Termites can excavate the wood and it will leave behind a thin layer of wood on the surface of the cavity and outside. Check if any wood surface is thin or has been hollowed out from inside. This is one of the major signs of termite infestation.
  3. You can also notice the appearance of the swarm which you may also call flying ants. This you can notice near the light sources. This will indicate that the nest is somewhere near. The swarm is a ground of male and female termites that leave the nest for building a new colony. 
  4. You can also check for the piles of wings that the swarmer termites may shed. This will indicate that the termites have already entered into your home and they have infested it.
  5. Notice whether or not there are any tiny holes in the wood. If you notice these or you notice buckling paint then this is also a sign of termite infestation.
  6. In some cases when the termites have infested a lot, wood can appear crushed at structural bearing points. Termites can damage the wood and resonate with a hollow sound like that of a tapping hammer. 

Inspecting the presence of termites can be quite challenging at times. In the initial stage you may or may not find any signs of termites in your house. It’s important to inspect more than once in case you missed any signs the first time.

To Summarize

So, this is all about how to inspect for termites. If you are doubtful about their presence and still cannot find any signs, you can call for professional help. The professionals have the right tools and optimum experience that can help them to detect whether or not your house is infested by termites.


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