Today we're going to be talking about how termites get in your house. There are a couple ways for Termites to get into your house, assuming they are not already there. The two ways termites get into your house are by ground or through the air. If you see termites with wings you know you have a termite infestation on hand.
The keys to stopping termite infestation is cutting off their food source. One of the reasons termites can be so damaging is by the time the homeowner discovers them the damage has already been done Termites are like cancer if you detect them early the chances are good that you can eliminate them. Another thing to look for is mud tubes that's a sign that Termites are in your house. Also look for damaged wood, Termites burrow through wood leaving a paper trail of their existence.
Termites have a tendency to eat your house from the inside out that's what makes them so hideous if you notice Hollow wood, then you have in fact been bushwhacked by a colony of Termites. Another thing to look for is peeling bubbling paint or swollen floors, just like the evil creatures they are, they like dark places and are attracted to moisture. These are all tell-tale signs that you have been invaded by an evil force, known as the dreaded Termites.
Termites cause $40 billion a year in damage globally, destroying 600,000 homes annually in the United States! Don't be a statistic, call PESTX today, we are experts at detecting Termites and eliminating them, we have a set of skills acquired over a very long career that make us a nightmare for Termites and other pests invading your home.
