SIGNS OF TERMITE DAMAGE. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT
Signs of termite damage can be devastating. Moreover, Termite infestation is the worst. If you wake up one morning and realize you have a termite problem, Zip Zap Termite & Pest Control is your solution. If these little pests have already caused damage, do not panic! It’s not hard, and there are ways to eliminate them.
Every home with landscaping and a wood foundation is susceptible to signs of termite damage, especially in a termite-rich area like Kansas City. Every home and building can be a target. Regular rigorous checks for cracks and holes are one of the few ways to help prevent termites. Building with eucalyptus, which is termite-resistant, is also crucial. Woods that sound hollow are an excellent preventative measure since termites like dense wood.
You need to take charge immediately to prevent termite damage, and your home is already affected.
Some indicators of termites
- Fecal pellets. Termites are tiny and create termite galleys, which are virtually impossible to see. They start to eat away at the wood and leave behind sawdust or fecal pellets. The fecal matter is often mistaken for wood.
- Termites build mud tubes on walls and corners that look like the mud nests that wasps build, so ZipZap Termite & Pest Control advise customers to look for these. Checking for these will be easy as they are identifiable and is important for early detection.
- Termites shed their wings after nuptial flight. Finding a pile of wings on your windowsill is a sign that you have a colony of termites in your home.
- If you discover mud tubes on your home’s walls, it may be time to check for termites. They build mud tubes up the structure wall to attack the home. Have at least a 4 to 6 inch gap between the foundation wall and the ground, so you can see tubes coming from the ground.
Termites are very invasive and can be inside your home’s foundation and framing in no time. The problem will not go away and, in fact, worsen if you don’t get a termite company out right away. You can treat some pest problems or infestations on your own, but termites are not one of them. To get help in managing and eliminating your termite infestation, call Zip Zap Termite & Pest Control at 816-407-PEST (7378)
Jeffery Preece BCE,PHE
Jeffery Preece is the owner and technical director of ZipZap Termite & Pest Control
