Termites can destroy a home in as little as one year and cost billions of dollars in damage for US homeowners. Repairing termite damage in the US typically costs between $600 and $3,000, with an average cost of $1,800 nationally. The structural integrity of your home can be compromised before you even know there’s an issue. Do you know what the signs of termite damage are? Let’s take a closer look.
Subterranean termite common in our area
Swarmers - appearing in the spring after the last freeze, these young females and males come out of the nest looking to mate and start a new colony. Seeing lots of discarded wings or the swarmers themselves, near windowsills and doors, is a pretty good sign that you have termites.
Mud tubes - look for these around the foundation of your home. Termites construct the tubes to provide moisture in between the colony and their food sources.
Termite mud tubes
3. Wood damage - Blistering or wood that sounds hollow when you when you knock on it can be a sign of termites.
4. Uneven or bubbling paint - this is either water damage or termites!
5. Frass - Termites produce wood-like droppings. If you see a small pile of wood-colored pellets, it’s a strong possibility you have a termite problem.
Seeing any or all of these signs around your home? Don’t wait, call a pest control professional in your area. In the Berks, Lebanon or Lancaster county areas? Call Siani!