Termite inspections are the first step towards exterminating these wood-eating pests, and in ultimately keeping them away from your home. No termite control efforts would be successful without proper identification of termites and location of their colonies, which are primarily the information provided by termite inspections. The basic process of inspecting a home and office for termites is quite simple and you can easily do it even without professional help. However, once you find evidence of termite infestation, it is best to ask professional help from a pest control company. This is because termites, unlike most pests, require expert handling. Termites, when disturbed, can easily spread to other places and cause more damage. Likewise, pesticides used in treatment of termites are more potent than those used for other pests and are normally sold only to licensed exterminators.
Do-it-yourself termite inspections
Elementary inspection, especially for early detection, is a must for safeguarding your home, no matter how new it is. There have been reports that even newly built house or newly-bought furniture were found to be infested with termites. Here are some easy-to-follow methods that can get your started with your very own termite inspections.
1.Presence of mud tubes/termite trails. These are the small trails or passageways that termites create in wooden objects to be able to bore to the core. Watch out for these in doors, window frames, door frames, walls, wooden floor skirting, and parquet floor finishes. Other areas you must always watch are wooden objects near water sources as these are the favorite places of subterranean termite to attack.
2.Noticeable change in color and/or texture. If you notice that your wooden walls or floors are changing in color and texture, there maybe a reason to raise the termite alarm. This change in color and texture maybe an indication that termites are making a meal out of your wooden surfaces.
3.Hollowness of structure. Lightly knock on your wooden surfaces and if they hollow, you may be in for a serious termite problem. This is the major problem with termites, they tend to eat away the inside of a wooden structure while leaving the outside appearing intact, which makes any damage hard to notice.
Professional help
If through these DIY termite inspections, you are convinced that your home has been invaded by termites, it is best to call for professional help for the reasons mentioned above. One reliable company you can turn to is The Western Exterminator Company, which services Western States of California, Arizona, and Nevada. Aside from professional termite inspections and removal services, we also offer residential and commercial pest control. Save your home from termites and other pests, give us a call at 1-800-937-8398 today.
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