What Are The Signs of Termites In Your Home?

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Termites 

Termites can be terribly sneaky pests. They can be in the walls and floor of your home for years without you knowing they are there. Since termites are responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of damage to homes and other property in the United States every year, knowing the early signs of termites in your home can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in repair work and lots of time and mental anguish. 

There are a few signs to look out for that can tell you if you have a termite infestation in your home. Read on to find out about the signs of termites in your home.

Early Signs of Termite Activity

Perhaps the first sign of termite activity in your area, if not your home, is the presence of winged swarmers in the spring. While the majority of a termite colony is made up of worker termites who are sterile, there is a small percentage of a termite colony’s members whose sole job is to fly out of the colony and find a mate. They will then pair for life and begin a new colony. If you’re dealing with subterranean termites who spend their entire lives in the ground, this may be one of the first, if not only signs that you have termites in your area. Look for swarms in trees or bushes or even piles of discarded wings on the ground. 

Did you know that you can hear termites in your walls? When soldier termites feel threatened, they will start to bang their heads against their tunnel walls and shake their bodies. This communicates to other colony members that there is a possibility of danger nearby. In your home, you might hear this banging noise as a quiet clicking coming from the floors or walls. If your termite colony is established enough, you might also be able to hear the termites eat if you put your ears close enough to any infested material.

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