The appearance of termites will vary depending on the species, but they generally grow between ¼ to ½ of an inch long with white to brown coloring. They also have a soft body with a straight antenna and are related to roaches.
Termites live between one to two years, which is plenty of time for them to do damage as they can go for a while without being noticed. You can keep this from happening on your Colorado Springs property with the proper knowledge and expert assistance.
What Makes Termites So Dangerous
It is well-known that termites are dangerous because of the property damage they can cause. But are they also medically harmful to people?
While termites are not known to transmit diseases, they can trigger allergies. This can make living in a home with them difficult, especially for those with existing conditions. Another health concern that comes with termites is that their presence can often indicate a moisture problem.
Moisture in a home can lead to other pests and mold, both of which can be very hazardous to the health of people and pets.
Signs Of Termites Activity And Prevention Tips
Termites are a challenging pest to find if you don’t know what you are looking for. As stated above, termites can go years in a home without being detected. However, if you look for the following signs, you may be able to catch this pest before this pest can cause significant damage:
- One of the first signs of a termite infestation is swarmers, which are winged reproductives. Once they find a new location for their colony, they land and drop their wings. Piles of wings can be found near windowsills and baseboards.
- Mud tubes are used by termites that need to have contact with moist soil. You may find mud tubes around the foundation of your home, where they travel from their nest to the food source.
- As termites eat away at wood, they create frass, which looks like sawdust.
- Termites will leave pepper-like droppings in areas where they are active.
- You may see peeling paint or drooping wallpaper.
- Many termite species are attracted to moisture. Because of this, where termites are, you might find it difficult to close or open doors and windows as they will swell due to the moisture.
- If termites have had the chance to do some damage, you may hear hollow-sounding wood.
- A soft-clicking sound coming from inside the walls can also be an indicator of termites. Soldier termites make this sound to warn the rest of the colony that there is a threat.
If you identify any of the signs above, you should contact pest control experts immediately. However, if you do not believe there are active termites, you can reduce moisture on your property and seal potential entry points, so your property isn’t attracting termites.
What To Do If You Have Termites
If you do spot signs of termites, the best thing is to contact the professionals right away. Colorado Springs homeowners should contact Beeline Pest Control when it comes to wood-destroying pests.
We’ll begin with an inspection of the signs of an active infestation. Then, we will utilize treatments that help to eliminate current infestations and prevent future ones. Because we use Termidor®, the best termite defense that creates a protective barrier, we guarantee that our termite control only requires one treatment.
Don’t hesitate to begin termite treatment! The longer they are in your home, the more damage they will do. So, call us at Beeline Pest Control right away for termite control services that will ensure your Colorado Springs home is termite-free.