Termites are often called 'silent destroyers' — and for good reason. By the time most homeowners realise they have a termite problem, significant structural damage has already been done. Knowing the early warning signs can save you thousands in repairs.
1. Mud tubes: Termites build pencil-sized mud tubes along walls, foundations, and beams. These serve as highways between their colony and their food source. If you spot these, act immediately.
2. Hollow-sounding wood: Termites eat wood from the inside out. Tap on wooden beams, floors, or furniture — a hollow sound suggests termites have been at work.
3. Discarded wings: Reproductive termites (swarmers) shed their wings after finding a new colony location. Finding small, translucent wings near window sills or light sources is a red flag.
4. Tight-fitting doors and windows: As termites eat through wooden frames, they produce moisture that warps the wood, causing doors and windows to stick.
5. Frass (termite droppings): Drywood termites push their droppings out of small holes in wood. Tiny, pellet-shaped droppings near wooden structures are a clear sign.
6. Bubbling or uneven paint: Moisture from termite activity can cause paint to bubble or peel, even without water damage.
7. Visible damage in wood: If you can see channels or tunnels in exposed wood, you almost certainly have a termite infestation.
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