Termite Control Huntsville, AL

Identifying a Termite Infestation With Pest Control Services

It can be challenging to detect an infestation, since termites do a lot of damage in secret. Watch for these signs:

• Live termites. Although rare to spot, live termites are a clear sign of an infestation. These insects are small, ranging in color from light brown to creamy white.
• Mud tubes. Termites create pencil-thin mud tubes along walls and floors, which they use to travel between their nest and food sources.
• Discarded wings. After swarming, termites shed their wings. Piles of wings near windows, doors, or other entry points often indicate termite activity.
• Wood damage. Termites consume wood from the inside out, leaving it hollow. Tapping on wood that sounds empty or noticing blistered wood surfaces may signal termite damage. Maze-like patterns in furniture, floorboards, or walls are another warning sign.
• Termite droppings. Drywood termites leave behind tiny, pellet-like droppings resembling sawdust, which may accumulate near infested areas.
• Bubbling paint or uneven floors. As termites devour wood, they can cause structural issues like uneven floors, bulging walls, or bubbling and peeling paint.
• Tight-fitting doors or windows. Termite damage can warp wood, causing doors and windows to become difficult to open.
• Noises. A faint clicking sound coming from the walls may indicate the presence of soldier termites, which bang their heads or shake their bodies to signal danger to the colony.