Signs Of Termites

Warning signs of termites

Although termites aren’t easy to detect, there are some telltale signs you can look out for to catch them early. From strange mud tubes and discarded wings to wood that sounds hollow when you tap it, spotting these signs can help you avoid a more significant problem later on. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the signs of termites. 

Termite mud tubes

Termites create structures called mud tubes. They use these tubes to protect themselves from the impact of dry air and moisture-evaporating heat. A mud tube is about the width of a pencil and looks like a mud line extending from the soil to the foundation. Termite mud tubes can also be found along exterior walls, inside crawl spaces and basements, on sill plates and floor joists, in the attic, and even on decks, porches, and fences. Of course, property owners have found termite mud tubes in other places, so be thorough when searching for these termite highways. 

Termite swarmers and discarded wings 

Termite swarms consist of male and female alates, also called reproductives. These winged termites fly out of their nests to find mates. Once they pair up, they shed their wings and start new colonies. 

Termite swarms can occur both indoors and outdoors. Inside the home, you may see winged termites swarming around doors and windows, in the basement or attic, in bathrooms and kitchens, and coming out from the walls through electrical outlets. Outside the house, termite swarms are often observed near the foundation, around wooden structures, and in the yard. 

As mentioned above, once termites have found their mates, they shed their wings. Even if you don’t see the swarm happen, you may find evidence of a termite swarm in the form of discarded wings on windowsills, near light sources, and in other areas of your home. 

Termite damage

Termite damage can sometimes resemble water damage or wood rot, making it challenging to identify. Blisters in wood flooring, sagging floors and ceilings, peeling or bubbling paint, stuck windows and doors, and wood that sounds hollow when tapped on are all examples of termite damage. Over time, extensive termite damage can lead to significant structural issues, such as weakened foundations, collapsing woodwork, and other serious problems. 

What should you do when you see signs of termite activity?

If you see signs of termites in or around your home, it's important to act quickly to stop or prevent further damage. Here at Anti-Pest, we offer effective termite control services in Caddo, Bossier, and DeSoto Parishes and are ready to help property owners eliminate and prevent termites!

How our trusted professionals exterminate termites 

Our pest control experts trust the Sentricon® System with Always Active to exterminate existing termite infestations and stop new colonies from establishing. Here’s why: 

• Backed by more than 60 scientific and 30 independent research studies, Sentricon® is the only termite control product proven time and again to eliminate entire colonies.
• The effectiveness of the Sentricon® System does not degrade over time.
• The Sentricon® System does not attract termites; termites find the bait stations through their relentless search and continuous foraging for food sources.
• Bait stations are installed around a property’s perimeter to create a barrier of protection; no drilling or trenching is required. 
   

When you contact us for help getting rid of termites, we’ll perform a termite inspection to determine if these wood-destroying insects are present, locate termite damage, and identify potential entry points and conducive conditions. Then, we’ll get to work installing the Sentricon System! 

Anti-Pest’s termite control service also includes a one-year termite re-treatment warranty that can be renewed every year as long as we can perform an annual termite inspection. 

You can learn more about our termite plan and pricing below or call us with any questions.