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 Termites live in structured societies. Unlike the ants, they have a king. King and Queen termites are top members of the colony, and the rest have other distinctive jobs like the reproducing team and the soldiers. If they have wings, they belong to the reproductive team. It is highly recommended that you contact your local pest control expert to have your house fully inspected. Here are some of the signs to look out for if you think your house has a termite infestation:
1. Swarmers. A swarm of termites consists of adult male and female reproductives that leave their colonies in order to mate and to create a new colony. Look out for any swarm of termites flying around any light source you have, it may be inside or outside your home. Having a swarm of termites outside your home doesn’t really mean your home is infested, but it is still advisable to check around your house for any termite mud-tunnels. Having a swarm of termites in a light source you have in your home may be a sign of trouble. You may have a termite infestation. Check your wood structures that are located near the light source where the swarm of termites is, it may be possible that their nest or colony is in one of those wood structures. 2. Discarded wings. When you sweep the floor in your home, make sure to look out for any discarded wings. Discarded wings can be a sign of a termite infestation. This happens after the adult or reproductive termites have mated. These reproductive termites find their pairs then if it’s time for them to mate, they crawl to a nesting site and that is when they start to create a new colony. 3. Mud tubes or mud tunnels. Termites need moisture to live. These hollow tunnels are made of mud to protect them from heat and from getting dry especially when they march their way from their nest to the food source. These tubes are the calling card of subterranean termites which are usually seen in your basement or inside the walls of your house. Termites may have excavated the wood making it very thin and when a portion is broken, they cover up the holes with the mud they use which is made of soil, saliva and their feces. Break open the mud tubes to see if there are still active termites in it. 4. Damaged wood Termites feed on dry wood. Which makes our home the source of their food. They consume the wood from the inside leaving a thin layer outside to protect them from getting dry. If you see any trail of mud-tunnel or termite damage, try knocking on it and you might hear a hollow sound because most of the inner part of the wood has already been consumed by the termites. The wood itself may also appear distorted or damaged and this is a sure sign that the termites have already been there and they may be looking for other wood structures to consume.
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Great article! I've seen others post similar blogs on this topic, but they undermine or completely miss your first point, swarmers. This particular statement you made is key in my area: "Check your wood structures that are located near the light source where the swarm of termites is, it may be possible that their nest or colony is in one of those wood structures." Thanks for posting! OC PEST CONTROL 11/8/2019 11:57:33 am
It's interesting to now that you need to make sure to look for discarded wings if you think that there might be termites in your house. My mother noticed that her attic floor is saggy, and we are looking for advice. I will call a pest control company to help my mother to prevent an infestation. 4/3/2020 01:10:26 am
I found your post the most accurate , efficient. I think the best way to keep insects outside the house is to immediately wash the dishes and throw the trash quickly. Thank you for sharing the wonderful write-up. 6/16/2020 04:53:00 am
You make sure to look for the discarded wings if you think that there might be termites in your house, and I think the best way to keep the termites away is to make sure that our home is clean to avoid the termite's infestations. Thanks You sharing this article.. 6/16/2020 11:37:26 pm
It is really bad to have your home infested by termites! It can cost you a lot of money for repairs. According to an Australian study by AEPMA estimated the average cost of treatment and repairing damage to be $10,000 per house! So knowing the signs of termite infestations is the key to prevent this. Thank you for sharing your insights! 6/24/2020 12:40:37 am
Thanks for helping me learn more about termite infestation and how to detect them. I find it concerning to learn that seeing a couple of small insect wings around a part of your home could be a sign of termites crawling their way in. My uncle told me that he saw a couple of those in his kitchen and it's getting him worried. I'll share this with him and suggest that he contact a termite treatment expert to get rid of these invaders! 8/3/2020 07:19:17 am
What is the first thing you should do when you detect the presence of a pest? 8/5/2020 04:44:35 am
It is downright awful to have your home pervaded by termites! It can cost you a great deal of cash for fixes. As indicated by an Australian examination by AEPMA assessed the normal expense of treatment and fixing harm to be $10,000 per house! So knowing the indications of termite pervasions is the way to forestalling this. Much obliged to you for sharing your bits of knowledge! 8/8/2020 03:52:24 am
A debt of gratitude is in order for helping me get familiar with termite pervasion and how to identify them. I discover it worried to discover that seeing these little creepy crawly wings around a piece of your home could be an indication of termites slithering their way in. 8/10/2020 04:03:36 am
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It was really helpful when you said you might have a termite infestation when you see discarded wings. Last night I was sweeping in my kitchen and saw discarded wings, and I was wondering if that was a sign that I had a pest infestation. I'll have to look into hiring a termite treatment service that can come and see if there is a termite issue in my home. My wife found pest droppings in his workshop, and we are looking for advice about what to do. I never knew that droppings and discarded wings are a clear sign that you need to call a pest control company. I believe that calling a pest control company will surely help me to fix that problem. 2/17/2021 09:06:21 pm
You made a good point when you shared that it is important to choose a pest control service that is able to inspect your home if you have noticed any signs of termites. My aunt just mentioned the other day that she just happened to find discarded wings when she was sweeping the floor a few days ago. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable pest control service to help inspect her house and get rid of the termites. 3/3/2021 02:04:07 pm
I appreciate that this post highlighted that damaged wood is an indicator to call pest control. My wife mentioned that she noticed there are holes on our wood furniture and the walls. I suspect that we may be experiencing a termite infestation. I will look into calling an experienced and reputable pest control service. It's interesting to know that discarded wings found on your property will be a sign that you need to call a pest control company. My wife has been thinking about how to prevent an infestation in our house, and we are looking for advice about what to do. I will make sure to contact a pest control company to help us. 5/17/2021 11:12:37 am
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Termites are often not identified before considerable damage has occurred, it is advised that homeowners experiencing a termite infestation contact a pest control professional before attempting to address the problem on their own. 10/6/2021 02:26:18 am
The segment of your article that talked about discarded wings was really helpful. Lately, I've been seeing more and more of these around our yard, and I wondered if this meant that there was a nearby colony that was dying. Now that I realize this means the exact opposite, I'll go look for a termite control expert right away. 9/6/2022 02:26:38 am
There are several tell-tale signs that termites are making a meal of your home that everybody should know about pests. One is the presence of wings near doors and windows, as these insects typically swarm in the springtime to mate. Another is mud tubes on the exterior of your home; these are created by termites as they travel from the ground to their food source. You may also notice wood that sounds hollow when tapped, as termites eat away at its interior. 11/18/2022 06:44:25 am
Paint bulging or floorboards bulging can also indicate termite damage in your home. Thanks for helping me understand that one sign of a termite infestation is when there are discarded wings, because it happens when the adult or reproductive termites have already mated. I have seen someone in our shed which is a structure made of wood, so I definitely need help with solutions to check on our property. Doing so prevents this kind of issue from escalating and even reaching our actual house in the future. Leave a Reply. |
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