Termites are pesky pests powerful enough to significantly damage your home in months and destroy its foundation entirely in a few short years. Termites burrow deep within the structure of your home and cause damage before you realize what’s happened. Knowing the signs of a termite infestation and keeping an eye out for them is your best line of defense.
Signs of Termites
Signs of termites vary depending on the species. Here in Alabama, the Drywood and Subterranean termites pose the biggest threats to our homes.
Discarded Wings
In the spring, male termites leave their nests, searching for a new home. The termites group in a process called swarming. You may see dozens of termites during swarming, which is already a clear indication of a termite infestation. Termites discard their wings while swarming and may leave them behind on floors, windowsills, or other areas.
Termite Damage
Early signs of termite damage may seem minor but can quickly become major problems if not addressed promptly. Watch for sagging floors and ceilings, warped paint on the walls, and trouble opening or closing windows or doors, all signs termites are dining on the wood structure of your home.
Mud Tubes
Termites create mud tubes along walls and foundations that allow them to travel from their colonies to your home secretly from predators. Mud tubes around your home clearly indicate a problem with termites.
Fight Back: Be as Pesky as Termites
Show termites you can be just as pesky as them by watching for the signs listed above and fighting back if you spot trouble.
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 delivered by a team you can trust.
