Termites are a horrible kind of pest to have crawling around in your Columbia, IL home. They cause billions of dollars in structural damages in the United States alone each year. They are also so small that they can easily fit into just about any entryway that will lead into your home. Once termites make it into your home, expect them to cause significant amounts of damage unless you can find them quickly and have them removed. Here we want to go into some detail on some signs you can look out for that will help you determine if you might have a termite problem in your home.
Signs of Structural Damage
As mentioned before, termites are infamous for the amount of structural damage they can cause to homes, and your home in Columbia, IL is not exempt. If you have noticed that the walls in your home have started to lose their color or they droop, it could sign of termite activity. You may even mind some small holes in your walls or the paint on your walls may even start to bubble and peel. If your floor has loose tiles or the floorboards are beginning to warp or squeak as you walk on them, it could be a sign that termites are damaging your floor. This damage is also expedited due to the extra moisture brought in by the termites. If your home has any wood furniture, check it for damage as termites will love to munch on wood. You can also knock on wood you think could be damaged by termites as they can hollow out the inside of wood.
Other Signs of Damage
There may be other not as easy to find signs that termites are causing problems in your home. If you are looking from the outside of your home, look for any mud tubes up against your home. These tunnels are used by termites to get into your home. Termites may also leave behind signs of their presence in their waste sometimes referred to as frass or their discarded wings left by their swarmers. You can tell it’s their wings because they will look almost like piles of fish scales.
If you live in Columbia, IL and you believe that you might have a termite problem in your home, do not hesitate to contact our team of professional exterminators at American Termite and Pest Control a call today!
