Termites are called silent destroyers for a reason. They can eat away at your home for months or even years before you know they are there. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage every year. And most home insurance policies do not cover it.
That is why knowing the signs of termites is so important. The earlier you catch them, the less damage they can do. Here are the most common signs of termites in your home.
Mud tubes on your foundation. Termites build mud tubes to travel from the ground to your home. These tubes are about the width of a pencil. They look like tunnels made of dirt. Check your foundation, crawl space, and basement walls. If you see mud tubes, you likely have termites.
Wood that sounds hollow. Tap on wood in your home. Walls, floors, and baseboards. If the wood sounds hollow, termites may have eaten the inside. You can also poke the wood with a screwdriver. If it goes in easily, there is damage inside.
Discarded wings. When termites swarm, they shed their wings. You might find small piles of wings near windows or doors. This is a strong sign that termites are nearby. Swarming usually happens in the spring.
Frass (termite droppings). Drywood termites push their droppings out of small holes in the wood. The droppings look like tiny pellets. If you see small piles of what looks like sawdust or pepper near wood, it could be termite droppings.
Bubbling or peeling paint. Termites create moisture inside wood. This can make paint bubble or peel. If you see paint damage that looks like water damage but there is no water source, termites could be the cause.
If you see any of these signs, do not wait. Call 1-844-817-0084 right now. We will connect you with a termite inspector in your area. Most inspections are free. Catching termites early saves you money and stress.
