by Tommy Riggs

Nobody wants to have termites, but the sad fact is we are all at risk. Termites can invade any house; they do not choose places to infest. Some consider a termite invasion is just a pain in the neck, but termites can do much more damage than you can imagine. They are a vital part of our ecosystem, but in our homes they are destructive. If you do not discover them before they start doing big damage, they can destroy your entire home.

Sadly, homeowners usually don’t even know they have termites until after a lot of damage has already happened. Having a bit of knowledge about the beginning signs of termites will help protect your house before the problem comes out or escalates. Termites will do more harm to a chunk of wood in a short amount of time. Therefore, knowing some things to watch for will help you stop a termite infestation before great damage is done.

You should know that not all termite infestations can be seen by the untrained eye. A little more time and a more conditioned eye is required in order to find these wood eating creatures. Your floors, walls, furniture & other areas of the house that is made of wood are some of the usual areas they attack. Another tip to help determine termite infestation is checking in mud holes and feces piles.

Discovering the early signs of termite attacks require checking areas where termites normally would go. Check outside, in the garden & lawn area; tree stumps, dead leaves and mud holes in the soil. Also look for entryways into your walls. See if your walls have cracks or spaces where they could go. Window sills, basement walls, moldings, and door frames are also some places to check.

If any show signs of feeding activity, you should reach a professional exterminator or pest control company. If you have the proper equipment, you can even do it yourself. The main idea here is to detect the problem before serious troubles arise.

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