When is the last time you tasted your home’s wood? Chances are, you have never taken a bite out of your walls or support beams. Why? Because humans do not consume wood. Do you know who does enjoy consuming wood? Termites. These invasive insects love to invade homes and are incredibly destructive. If you have never taken a moment to consider how termites might damage your Anna, TX property, we are here today with some things to consider. Here is everything you should know about termites and the key to effectively control them around your home.
Where Termites Live
The most common species of termites, subterranean termites, live in large colonies underground. Once a colony has been established, workers will tunnel outward to gather sources of wood nearby. If there is plenty of wood to feed the whole colony, the colony will grow and eventually become fully mature. Once a year, fully mature colonies of termites produce what are called termite swarmers. These winged reproductive pests are tasked with flying out and discovering new places to build new termite colonies. It is not uncommon for multiple nests to be formed around one source of wood because termites will share without fighting.
The Destructive Nature Of Termites
Termites will not destroy your home in a week. They won’t even cause any notable damage within the first month of an infestation. Typically, it takes colonies over a year to cause any serious structural damage. How are these pests able to consume your home for a whole year without being caught? By doing so quietly. The only time you will see termites is if they are swarming or if you dig up their nest or cut open a piece of wood they are actively chewing through.
How To Identify Termites
There are not many early warning signs of a termite infestation. Keeping this in mind. Here are some signs that these pests might leave around your living areas if they are eating you out of house and home.
- Mud tubes running up your home’s exterior foundation
- Pin-sized holes through structural wood
- Moisture spots on walls, floors, and ceilings
- Sagging, water-damaged drywall
- Bubbling wallpaper/paint
- Overly squeaky floorboards or stairs
- Hollow-sounding wood
- A soft clicking or rustling noise coming from inside structural wood
- Buckling floors or ceilings
- Other serious structural damage related to moisture build-up or weakened wood.
The Reason You Need Professional Termite Control
Some pest problems can be handled using DIY methods. Termites, however, are not a pest we recommend you try to handle on your own. With no way to know when these pests invade or if they are chewing through your wood, it is not wise to trust your home’s protection with unguaranteed control options. To make sure your investment is guarded against termites, your best option is to hire a pest control professional.
Why You Should Choose EcoArmor Pest Defense For Your Termite Problems
At Eco Armor Pest Defense, we have the tools and training needed to identify termites both in and around your home. If you allow us, we will perform a detailed inspection of your property and inform you of your risks. We will also walk you through our termite control methods and show you how they will effectively eliminate and control these destructive pests. Once a defensive barrier has been established around your home’s perimeter, we will monitor pest pressures on your property and re-treat as needed.
Call our team today to find out more about our comprehensive termite control plans and find a time to have your Anna, TX property inspected for termites.
