Termites are wood-eating insects that live in dark, damp and warm places. If allowed to live in the house, these small pests can eventually damage the building and wooden structure of your home. For this reason, you need to immediately call a Termite Extermination Service if you notice any signs of this pest life in your home. So what are the signs of termite life in the house?
1. There are wings of larvae
Larvae are the generative caste of termite queens. The first sign of termite emergence is the presence of larval wings scattered near window frames, doors, or other wooden furniture. The detachment of the wings from the termite's body does not mean that the pest is dead, rather it indicates that the termites will begin their "action" to eat away the wood in your house.
2. Mounds of termite droppings appear
The next sign of termite emergence is the appearance of mounds of termite feces on the floor or area around wooden furniture. Unlike the presence of wings, the appearance of termite feces in the form of wood chips means that termites have "finished" eating the wooden furniture in your home.
3. The walls of the house sound empty
The third sign may not be visible to the naked eye. Because you need to make a little effort, namely knocking on the walls of the house, to find out whether or not there are really termites in the house. If the walls sound hollow or empty when knocked, it is likely that the walls of your house have been eaten by termites.
4. Wooden furniture with holes
Since termites feed on wood, cabinets, door frames, or window frames are their main targets. If you notice holes in furniture or wooden frames in your home, it means that termites have been living in your home for quite some time.
5. There is a soft sound of tearing paper
The last sign of termite emergence is a sound like a soft tearing of paper. This sound actually comes from a busy termite colony that is eating away the wood cellulose. Sometimes, this sound is also preceded by a "tap" sound several times.
If you notice one or more of the above signs of termite life, it means you need to contact a termite extermination service immediately so that the wooden furniture in your home is not further damaged, potentially endangering your family.