Without proper extermination procedures, termites can cause massive damage to your home, furniture, patio, and other wooden structures in weeks. Termites are small but mighty pests capable of flawlessly playing hide and go seek: until you take a stand and beat them at their own game.
Termites love dark spaces, but where do they hide around a house?
Where to Look for Termites
Termites can be found anywhere on your property, although they are most likely to be found in the following key locations:
- Walls and floors: Termites may hide inside walls and floors without anyone noticing. You may think you hear sounds occasionally, although you quickly dismiss the idea when all goes quiet. You aren’t crazy. Peeling paint, bulges, and blistering in the walls indicate that termites are nearby.
- Attic and crawl spaces: Termites often enter homes through the attic or crawlspace. Dark and moist, these areas provide all the comfort termites need. Since these areas are dark and moist, they are ideal for this pest.
- Wood structures: If the wood beams on your porch sound hollow inside when tapped, termites are likely the cause. Other signs of damage to wood structures, like blistering and wood buckling, can indicate the presence of this pest.
- Furniture: Wood furniture serves the same purpose as any other wood for termites looking to eat the cellulose from the inside. Your patio furniture and other outdoor furniture are at risk of damage if termites are peasant at your home.
How to Keep Termites Away From Your Home
Regular inspections are the best remedy against termites and the damage the pest causes. When you stay vigilant, it is much easier to defeat termites before they become a significant problem.
Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions from a trusted team. Call us today for any of your pest control needs.
