Termites are a silent but devastating threat to homes across the country. Every year, these tiny pests cause billions of dollars in structural damage, often before homeowners even realize there’s a problem. In my 25 plus years in the pest control industry throughout the Midwest all the way down to Florida, I have seen plenty of termite damage. As someone with a Wood Destroying Organism (WDO)…

Termite Inspection Termite Control you can rely on.  You can perform a preliminary termite inspection on your own. Visually inspect the wood, and look for the following signs of a termite infestation:

Mud trails, which are termite passages that appear as tiny lines of mud and dirt. These areas act as conduits for termites to travel from colony to feeding areas.’

Check for mounds that appear like grains of sand. Do not be surprised if you find them at windowsills or near floor joists.

If there is any indication of termites, you should definitely contact a professional exterminator to perform a termite inspection. This will pinpoint where the termites and the colony are located, and will offer treatment options for you.

Termite Treatment Tactics There are a variety of ways you can get termite treatment, even severely infested areas. Use some type of product that is specially designed to kill existing termites. There are a myriad of termite DIY options including using a spray, termitebait, or a topical application. You may also want to invest in termite prevention products after you finish exterminating the termites. For example, repellents may be sprayed around the perimeter of the home, keeping pests from entering. This method of termite control only works well if it's used directly on the entry points.