Pest infestations are scary and downright annoying. Moreover, when it comes to termites, it can be difficult to realise that you have an infestation in your home. Their target is your wood furniture, cot, doors, and to simply put anything made of wood. Though the signs are quite hard to identify, if you don’t look for signs, termite damage can cost you several dollars. Whether you’re living in your apartment or a rental apartment, make sure that you do termite control services before moving in and maintain regular inspections to know that your house is safe and protected. If you do not know what signs to look for, we’ll help you with that. Let’s get started.

Blisters

If you see tiny blisters on your wooden floors, it could be an indication that the termites are eating the wood below the surface. Also, you could find water stains on your wood floors as if had water damage. Those spots are a confirmation that termites are present. If you see this happening to your wood floors, you should call an exterminator immediately.

Termite Droppings

Frass or powdered wood is called termite droppings. It looks like sawdust or coffee grounds. If the wood is infected by termites, you could find these powdery wood substances on those areas. They usually nest inside the wood and devour the wood to make a hollow space to live in. When you notice termite droppings, call an termite treatment melbourne professionals right away. These droppings also alarm that you have a group of termites elsewhere in your home.

Damaged Wood

When termites chew through wood, they weaken the wood over time by creating severe structural damage. Over time, this type of damaged wood can easily crack, as the wood becomes very brittle from a termite infestation.

Discarded Wings

If you have a nest of termites in your home, you will likely find their wings lying around where the nest is located. It can be found near your windows and doors.

Bottom Line

If ever you suspect termite presence at home, you can do termite inspection melbourne services from Enviro Safe Pest Control a call on 1300 997 272.