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Signs You Might Have a Termite Infestation

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Signs You Might Have a Termite Infestation

Termites are often called “silent destroyers” because they can cause significant damage to your home before you even realize they’re there. Unlike other pests, termites don’t leave obvious signs until the infestation has progressed, making early detection critical. Knowing what to look for can help you catch the problem before it leads to costly structural damage.

Warning Signs of a Termite Infestation

If you notice any of the following, it’s time to take action:

1. Mud Tubes Along Walls or Foundation

Termites build small, pencil-width mud tubes along walls, foundations, and crawl spaces to travel between their colony and food sources. These tubes help protect them from predators and retain moisture. If you see mud tubes around your home, it’s a strong sign of an active termite problem.

2. Hollow-Sounding or Damaged Wood

Termites eat wood from the inside out, often leaving behind a thin, brittle outer shell. If you tap on wooden structures in your home—like walls, floors, or door frames—and they sound hollow, termites may already be inside, weakening the structure.

3. Discarded Wings Near Windows or Doors

During swarming season, reproductive termites leave their colonies to start new ones. Once they find a suitable location, they shed their wings. Finding small, translucent wings near windowsills, doors, or in light fixtures is a strong indicator that termites are nearby.

4. Tight-Fitting Doors and Hard-to-Open Windows

As termites consume wood, they can cause structural shifts in your home. If doors and windows suddenly become difficult to open or close, it could be due to warping caused by termite damage. Many homeowners mistake this for humidity issues when termites are the real culprit.

5. Peeling Paint or Bubbling Drywall

When termites feed inside walls, they create moisture buildup, which can cause paint to bubble or drywall to warp. If you notice unexplained peeling paint or small indentations in your walls, termites might be tunneling behind them.

6. Droppings (Frass) Near Wooden Structures

Drywood termites push their droppings (called frass) out of small holes near their nests. These tiny, wood-colored pellets often resemble sawdust or coffee grounds. If you see piles of frass near wooden structures, termites may already be inside.

7. Clicking Sounds Inside Walls

Soldier termites make faint clicking noises inside walls when they detect a threat to their colony. Worker termites also make noise as they tunnel through wood. If you hear a subtle rustling or clicking sound in your walls, you might have an active infestation.

What to Do If You Suspect Termites

If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait—termite infestations can escalate quickly. Here’s what you should do:

✔ Schedule a Professional Inspection – An expert can confirm whether termites are present and assess the extent of the damage. ✔ Avoid DIY Treatments – Over-the-counter sprays might kill visible termites but won’t eliminate the colony. ✔ Get a Customized Treatment Plan – Professional termite control targets the source of the problem, preventing further damage.

Protect Your Home from Termites Today

Termites won’t stop on their own, and the longer they go unchecked, the more damage they can do. Attack Pest Control provides expert termite inspections and treatments to keep your home safe.

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