The Dos & Don'ts of Termites in Your Home

What you need to know about termite problems

 

Probably the most important thing to know about termites is that they can cause a lot of damage to property. It takes a while for this damage to be caused but it does happen. If you want to limit the amount of damage that is done you need to protect your property against infestation by having regular inspections carried out. If an infestation does occur you need to make sure it's dealt with as soon as possible.

We are going to look at some of the signs which indicate the presence of termites. We are also going to take a look at why termite inspections are so important and why you should call the experts as soon as you suspect you have a problem with termites.

How can you tell if there are termites on your property?

It's now always easy to tell if there are termites around. The first time you realise there is an issue could be when the wooden structures in your home begin to sag. This is because termites gnaw on wood from the inside out; so they can eat away all the insides of the wood in your home without you realising it. However, if you look carefully there may be some signs of termites you can spot.

• Termite tubes which are thin tubes that appear clay-like. Termites can travel down them or store food in them.

• Termite droppings which look a little like pepper.

• The sound of soldier termites tapping their heads to tell other termites to follow.

If you suspect that there are termites in your home you should call a Broward exterminator straight away.

How an exterminator can help with termites

There are a couple of ways in which a professional pest exterminator can help when it comes to termites. The first way in which they can help is by carrying out examinations of your property. Generally, you should have your home inspected for termites once every twelve months. If you live in an area where termite infestations are common having an examination carried out once every six months is a good idea.

Exterminators can also help if you discover termites have invaded your property. They will call to your home and inspect the problem before deciding on a plan of action to rid your home of termites. They will also advise you about how often you should have inspections carried out in future.

Hopefully, we have given you some tips that you can use to help figure out if you have a problem with termites in your home. However, it's important to remember that you will not always be able to tell if termites are about. This is why you should speak to the experts about having a regular inspection carried out. Doing this could end up saving you a lot of money by identifying a problem as early as possible and limiting the amount of damage caused.