Look for the Signs of Termites
Performing periodic checks to find any of the following warning signs of termite infestation can help diagnose an infestation in its early stages:
- Termite nests appear as a mud-like deposits that form in irregular lines outside of your home, particularly in the vicinity of wood.
- Wood affected by termites can look whole at a glance, but in reality it may only be a veneer-hiding exterior that crumbles easily or sounds hollow when tapped.
- Infested wood under painted surfaces may result in peeling and cracking paint or actual holes in the wood itself.
- Termites gather at light sources in nighttime hours. This may be an indication that termites are looking to colonize nearby, especially in their most active times between March and November.
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