{"id":414,"date":"2019-10-14T16:07:51","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T16:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pestdefenseguide.com\/?p=414"},"modified":"2021-09-28T12:57:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T12:57:36","slug":"how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-termite-damage-and-how-can-you-get-rid-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pestdefenseguide.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-you-have-termite-damage-and-how-can-you-get-rid-of-them\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell if you have termite damage and how can you get rid of them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How can you tell if you have termite damage and how can you get rid of them? <\/strong>\n \n https:\/\/varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com\/natural-ways-eliminating-termites\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTermites are tiny pests from the cockroach family that feed off wood. They are hard to detect, but their damage is unmistakable. Some people may first assume that a termite is a wood ant, but they are arent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nResearch has shown that termites can do up to $5 billion dollars worth of property damage. A single termite colony can have up to $3 million members, and they move fast. Spring is usually when they make their first appearance, so it’s important to recognize the signs of early termite infestation so you can eliminate them before they cause any lasting damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nAs small and pesky as they may be, there are a few noticeable signs that point to termites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nOne of the most common signs of a termite infestation is the sound of clicking. This clicking is commonly referred to as \u201chead banging\u201d. This is because the soldier termites either shake their bodies or ram their head against the wood to signify danger. The termites called \u201cworkers\u201d are extremely loud eaters. You can hear them chow down on the wood if you put your ear to the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIn most cases of a termite infestation, the first sign is noticing flying termites. Flying termites, or swarmers, typically consists of a male or female looking for a mate to build a new termite colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nA few species of flying termites are attracted to various sources of lights. Although some species may accumulate during the daytime, termites mostly swarm after a rainstorm. Another sign that you have termites is if you happen to find a pair of molted wings. This is because termites tend to lose their wings after they have found a suitable mate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nWhen a colony of termites has eaten their way through a good portion of wood, they leave small tunnels. These tunnels are very difficult to notice on the outside, but finding them is a sign that there is an infestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTermites produce a lot of moisture as they eat their way through door and window frames. As a result, opening and closing your windows and doors becomes more difficult, and they may feel “stuck” when you try to maneuver them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTermite droppings, also known as frass, will be a telltale sign there are bugs about. Drywood termites produce these more than any other termite. Compared to their subterranean cousin, drywood termites push out their feces rather than use it to make their tunnels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWarning Signs of Termites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Odd Sounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fliers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tunnels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Doors and Windows Are Hard to Open<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Termite Droppings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are the most common types of termites?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n