termite inspections

Five Signs You May Have a Termite Infestation

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.

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Subterranean termite common in our area

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Siani Pest Control showing a termite mud tube in a house foundation

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!

What Insect are YOU?

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Take this short quiz to see what you’d be if you were a bug! (No worries, we won’t come out and spray you!) Then check your answers at the bottom!

What’s your work style? 

  1. I’m a loner, it’s every man for himself! 

  2. Busy busy busy

  3. Lots of planning and teamwork!

  4. I do what I’m told and nothing else

What’s your food preference? 

  1. Anything. I mean ANYTHING.

  2. I’ve got a mean sweet tooth

  3. Like to eat lots of small meals

  4. Plant based all the way!

What’s your favorite hobby? 

  1. Eating and feeding my ever-growing family

  2. Building things

  3. Line dancing with friends

  4. Woodworking

Favorite game or sport?

  1. Running

  2. Boxing

  3. Anything with a TEAM

  4. Hide and seek

Favorite binge watch? 

  1. Anything on the Food Network! Yummy!

  2. American Ninja Warrior so I can pick up tips! 

  3. Friends, the more the better!

  4. This Old House 


ANSWERS:

If you answered with mostly #1, you’re a cockroach. You’ve survived for millions of years and you’ll survive many more, just doing what you’re doing, eating and reproducing.

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If you chose mostly #2, you’re a stinging insect. You’re fiercely territorial and will fight to defend your turf.

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If you leaned toward #3, you’re an ant. For you, it’s all about the teamwork with your community and working toward a common goal.

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Feeling like #4 describes you? You’re a termite! You’re beneficial in the woods, but in people’s houses? Not so much.

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This is all just having some fun, but we’re actually really serious about pests. If you’ve got any of the bugs described here, or anything else, give us a call!