Why Termites are a Major Threat to Your Home or Other Buildings
Most people are surprised to learn insects as small as termites cause billions of dollars of damage in the United States every single year. These pesky little buggers devour wood, insulation, paper, books, swimming pool liners and plenty more. In fact, termites even chew through shrubs, trees and other plants. It is only a matter of time until your home or other building ends up with termites. Eliminating these pests is not a DIY (do it yourself) project. Rather, termite elimination requires the expertise of professional exterminators.
The Termite Invasion
Termites will eat away at your home’s wood and other components until it is completely destroyed. Termites have unique enzymes, protozoa and bacteria within their guts that allow for the digestion of cellulose. Cellulose is the material within wood and plants that is organic and fibrous. If your home has a particularly large subterranean colony of termites, they will chew away an entire pound of wood within your home every single day. Unfortunately, you might not notice the damage for a year or even a couple years as termites east quite slowly.
It is quite possible termite damage will compromise your home’s structural integrity. Keep in mind, it takes upwards of half a decade for termite colonies to mature. Furthermore, it might take upwards of eight years for damage stemming from termites to be seen with the naked eye at your property. The moral of this story is to be safe rather than sorry by leaning on the pest control experts to be proactive against the threat of termites.
Clues That Indicate Termites are Present
We advise every local homeowner to have their property inspected by the pest control experts at least once every year or two. This annual inspection provides our team with an opportunity to identify looming insect infestations and nip these problems in the bud before they spiral out of control.
However, if your home has not been inspected by the pest control experts in the past year and you notice a hollow noise similar to that created when tapping wood with an object, there is a good chance termites are wreaking havoc on your property. Additional signs of termites include buckling walls/ceilings, diminutive entry holes in or near drywall, bubbling/peeling painted walls, mud tunnels and dirt along the walls resulting from termites dragging soil inside.
Be Proactive if Termites are in Your Home
If you know or suspect your home is laden with termites, it is only a matter of time until they compromise your property’s structural integrity. The last thing you need is for your home’s floors or ceilings to collapse. In fact, termites can even destroy your carpets and furniture. Pay the little bit of money necessary for professional extermination and you will save thousands of dollars in the long run, ultimately preserving the integrity of your living space.
Contact Texas A-1 Pest Control Today
Our pest control specialists are here to take care of your termite or other pest problem. If you suspect or know you have termites or other pests on your property, don’t wait until the problem spirals out of control to ask for help. Our pest control specialists are a call away. You can reach us by dialing
(713) 464-5219 or by filling out
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