Keeping your home in good condition not only means taking care of repairs, it means checking for pests and eliminating the pests before they cause extensive damage. One of the most damaging pests that can invade a home is the termite. Termites are voracious eaters, and your home is a termite buffet. A colony of termites can devour a pound of wood a day. Termites can also go undetected for years, only being discovered after extensive damage has occurred. Raven Termite and Pest Control, your exterminator in Dundalk, can assess your home for termites and rid you of these damaging pests before any problems arise.
Three Signs Your Home has Termites
How do you know your home has a termite problem? What are some things to look for? Below are three signs your home may have termites.
Mud Structures/Tunnels- More From an Exterminator in Dundalk
Mud structures that look like little tunnels on your foundation or walls are a good indication of termites. These tunnels are built to protect the termites from predators and the elements while they work their way into your home.
Hollowed/Sagging/Warped Wood
Tap on wooden beams and studs to see if they sound hollow, and if they do, termites may be eating away at your home. If windows suddenly stick, the wood may be warped due to termites. Sagging floors can also be signs of termite damage.
Signs of Swarming
In the late spring/early summer termites come out to breed. You may or may not see these flying pests emerge; however, you can look for things at the site of the swarm such as shed wings and scales the termites have left behind.
The best way to prevent termites from coming into your home, or getting rid of termites already there, is to use a professional exterminator. An exterminator knows exactly what chemicals to apply to rid your home of these damaging insects, and will know exactly where to look for signs of termites. The exterminator will provide education on how to prevent them from returning, and set up a regular prevention treatment schedule. For an exterminator in Dundalk, call Raven Termite and Pest Control today!
