Identifying Termite Populations and Infestations

Effective termite removal is critical in protecting your costly investment in your home or place of business. Termites can quickly and silently cause a significant amount of damage to any building. These pesky insects reside in colonies, which consequently allows them to maximize their potential in causing costly repairs to any home or building foundation. Often times the damage caused by these insects goes undetected, as the damage frequently occurs within the interior of the building, leaving the exterior of the building visually unaffected. In order to protect any home or building, it is critical to not only prevent termite infestations, but to act quickly if you suspect termite populations have affected your home or business.

Early detection of termite populations is paramount in the provision of effective removal services. While early detection is frequently unrealistic due to the silent nature of , there are some effective ways to identify these destructive insects. The easiest way to detect these insects is to be cognizant of droppings and wood shavings near room corners and where pieces of flooring come together. These droppings frequently look similar in nature to finely shaven wood, and may or may not have white elements present in the droppings.

A second way to identify termite infestations is to knock on wooden surfaces in your home or place of business where you believe solid wood should be located. If you hear a “hollow” noise when knocking on these surfaces, you may have a termite infestation. This method of detection is most effectively done in conjunction with a floor plan of your home or office; so you can clearly identify where areas of wood are most susceptible to moisture, as these areas tend to be most frequently infested by termites.

Lastly, a clear way to identify termite infestations is to keep your ear open for any unusual sounds in your home or business. The sound of termites eating through wood is a vividly distinctive sound, and often is described as a “vibration.”  This vibration sound often sounds like something scratching or vibrating through wood. If you hear these sounds in your home this may be an indication that your home or business is infested with termites.

Once you identify any of the above-mentioned signs, time is critical; therefore finding a quality professional termite removal company is paramount. Removing termites from your home or office is a skilled trade, therefore it is important to contact a licensed provider. Due to the pervasive and discreet nature of termite infestations, it is absolutely critical that your chosen termite professionals eliminate every termite on your property to avoid the problem from recurring.  It is critical to not move pieces of furniture or attempt to extract the termites yourself, as you risk unsettling the populations, causing them to spread throughout your home or business.

The professionals at Arizona Termite Control are trained and licensed in removing, exterminating treating and preventing termite populations.

Call us today at (480) 302-9591 for a free termite inspection.