Termite infestation is not uncommon in India. It is useful to be able to recognize the signs of an upcoming termite invasion.
Imagine you are renting into a new house, everything looks perfect and you move in. Life seems perfect, but little did you know that there is an invasion going on underneath and soon you find termites everywhere. Now you regret buying the seemingly perfect-looking house because you didn’t know that it was infested with pesky termites and more importantly you didn’t recognize the signs that nature already provided you. It could also happen when you are on a vacation and termites are nibbling away your favorite books; you don’t want that, do you?
You don’t need a Phd on termite genome to keep your precious possessions safe; all you need is a bit of awareness and the ability to recognize the signs. It will prevent the problem from getting out-of-hand.
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7 signs that could suggest a termite infestation in your house
Mud tunnels on wall - Subterranean termites travel for food sources inside the house using mud tunnels, which can be found in the exterior walls that lead up to the interior of your house. These mud tunnels are oftentimes found in areas that go unnoticed.
Swollen or squeaky window - As termites nibble away timber, their excrements create a thin film over the wood fixtures that trap heat and moisture which causes them to swell.
Hollow sounding wooden fittings - Termites devour wood from the inside out, so when you knock wooden furniture it will sound hollow.
Crack and fracture on the floor - Termites can easily damage wooden flooring but if there already is a crack on the floor there can be a chance of termite infestation and if not repaired on time, subterranean termite can easily escape to the interior of the house through those floor cracks.
Discarded wings – A common indication of the presence of termites is the remnants of discarded wings on the floor. At first sight it may appear as the wings of some other harmless insects but it is a good enough reason to be skeptical of the presence of termites.
Garden damage - If you find damaged trees in your garden you should definitely investigate for termites. Termite infestation for most houses starts from their garden and many home owners fail to recognize the situation.
Presence of red dirt inside the house - When you find red dirt deposits in our house for no reason and if it keeps coming back even after regular clean-up you should definitely expect some species of pest infestation. But if it is on wooden furniture you can be sure you are looking at a termite related problem.
Termite problems can sometimes get so out-of-hand that it freaks out home-owners. Termite infestation is also associated with bad omens in many parts of the country. However, the solution is very simple, which is hiring pest control. For most homes, they don’t even need a full house pest control; a simple checkup and pest treatment is enough.
