About Termites In Your Home

Posted on: 24 September 2020

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As a homeowner, you need to be aware of termites because they are pests that can infest your home without your knowledge and they can be in the home for a long time before you suspect you may have an issue. While termites are in your home, they will be silently destroying it. The longer they remain in your home and the larger their colony is allowed to grow, the more damages they will be causing. They attack the wood, which can damage the integrity of the home's structure. There are many areas of your home, as well as other areas on your property that are at risk if there are termites, and you can learn about some of the more vulnerable areas here: 

The window sills, doors, and the frame

A common area of your home to get termites and the first area they will destroy are the window sills and the door frames. The reason for this is that these areas are ones that are easier for termites to access as they are exposed to the outside, yet lead directly to the inside. From these areas, the termites can also move on to other areas of the frame.

The roof

Certain types of roofs are less susceptible to termite infestations due to the materials they are made from. However, there are also some types of roofs that are very susceptible to termite damage, such as wood shingles. Roofing inspections and termite inspections can be very important when you have a roof that is more susceptible to termites.

The flooring

If you have a wood flooring, then this is something else you are going to want to watch in order to make sure there aren't signs of termites. If the flooring is destroyed by termites, then it can get to the point where the floor collapses. With all the weight that is put on the floor, this can happen sooner than you may imagine. 

Conclusion

There are some signs of termites that you want to always be on the lookout for. One is the sudden presence of a lot of wings. Termites will shed their wings all about the same time and this can leave piles of them in an area in or around your home. Another sign you have termites is the presence of tiny dirt tunnels that run along walls or cabinets. Termites create these tunnels to travel through. If you see these things, have your home inspected for termites right away and contact termite control services.