3 Signs You Might Have Termites in Your Home

Australia's termite season tends to peak in spring when winged termites or swarmers fly the nest to mate and start new nests. These home-eating, numerous species of wood-destroying insects damage homes. Finding termites early is important since they work quietly behind walls and beneath floors. Read more to find out three signs of termites in your home.

1. Visible Termite Damage

Some of the most obvious signs of termites are the damage they do to wood, such as walls, floor, doors and furniture. Termites eat the cellulose in wood, which means they will slowly eat away at the structure, weakening it, causing warping, sagging or buckling. Signs to watch for include:

• Small holes in wood surfaces

• Without any amplification to those sounds, I would've thought wood knocked.

• Muddy or dirty path in the walls, floors

• Stuck doors or windows

• Damage under the paint or wallpaper

Mud tubes are built by subterranean termites to get from their nests to sources of food. If you see baseboards that are crumbling or floors that are sagging, it could be a sign of termites. Careful inspection is key, but be cautious: Some wood damage can also be caused by moisture or rot.

2. Swarms of Winged Termites

Termites multiply through a process called swarming, which happens when several winged termites swarm out of the nest to mate. They emerge or are most plentiful in the spring or early summer and are strongly attracted to light. Though winged termites don’t harm people or your home, they are a sure sign you may have them nearby.

Here are some steps to take if you see a swarm around your home:

• Inspect mud tubes around the outside of your home

• Look for wood damage, such as hollow-sounding timber or buckling

Upon verification, get in touch with a pest control service. It is best to stop the colony from establishing and limit any potential damage to your property.

3. Termite Droppings (Frass)

Termites create tiny droppings, or frass, which look like sand or sawdust. They can occur at the bases of wood structures and active places for termites. To address termite droppings:

1. Make sure you've got termite frass for droppings; frass are usually small, elongated pellets that look like grains of rice

2. Wear gloves, a mask and eye protection if cleaning up droppings

3. Eliminate potential water sources such as plumbing leaks, clogged gutters or water-saturated wood piles that attract termites.

4. Call an experienced pest control service to implement a safe and effective treatment procedure, such as chemicals, baiting and fumigation

Termites can be small bugs, but you must spot and treat them early. Routine inspections, ensuring wood and soil stay dry and professional monitoring can stop infestations from spreading.

For homeowners in Rivervale and surrounding areas, Precise Termite Treatment Rivervale offers professional pest control services. Our team uses safe, modern, and effective solutions to protect homes from termites, ants, and other pests. Contact us at (08) 6103 5097 or visit Precise Termite Treatment for more information.