Subterranean Termites Will Damage & Destroy Your Home

The most destructive insect that homeowners will ever come across is the subterranean termite. Subterranean termites are found hiding beneath the surface of wood, soil and other materials in their mud tunnels. Subterranean termites can easily stay hidden from the human eye and continue to destroy wood that is in your home. Subterranean termites will enter into your home from beneath the soil and forage in the wood. Their presence will go undetected for most of the time until a significant amount of damage has occurred and the homeowner realizes that something is not right. Subterranean termites have a reputation for being the most difficult termite species to eliminate from a home. Eagle Pest Services is skilled, experienced and highly trained in dealing with subterranean termites and our technicians know exactly what it takes to remove them from your home.

Subterranean Termites Use Mud Tunnels to Gain Access into Your Home

Subterranean termites construct mud tunnels that extend from the ground up to the wood above.  These mud tunnels form shelter for the termites and are close to the size of a pencil in diameter. They become more visible to humans when the tube extends above the concrete foundation and invade other surfaces. The length of the mud tunnels constructed by the subterranean termites can be difficult to assess when it runs along cracks, beneath flooring or behind baseboards. There have been cases where mud tunnels have been built up a house to the window seals. If you notice any mud tunnels on the exterior of your home or anywhere on your property, contact Eagle Pest Services immediately.

Nearby Termite Swarms are a Strong Indication that an Infestation May Be in Your Future

Swarming termites are often mistaken for flying ants, however when termites swarm, they are only in the air long enough to find a mate, then their wings drop off and they fall to the ground, and hope to fall somewhere close to wood that they can feast on. Your home is a target for close by termite swarms. If you notice discarded wings anywhere around your home, you may also want to look and see if you can spot any mud tunnels. Swarming termites are often attracted to lights and found around light fixtures, windows and doors where it is bright. A clear visible mark of winged termite infestations is the presence of a large number of discarded wings on floors, inside light fixtures or sitting on window seals.

Signs of Termites in Wood Floors, Furniture & Other Areas of Your House

A subterranean termite infestation can be identified by finding blisters of dark areas on the floor and cabinets. When you knock on wood that should be solid, but you notice a hallowed out sound, this is also a strong sign that termites have already done some considerable damage around your home. Subterranean termites have the ability to weaken the structural integrity of your home and cost you thousands of dollars in home repairs. 

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Avoid becoming the next victim of subterranean termites and contact Eagle Pest Services inspect your home for any sign of termites and begin the proper steps to complete termite control today.