Like many insects, termites aren’t able to make life easy for homeowners. One of the most challenging aspects of termites is the difficulty of determining if there is an infestation of termites. These pests eat your wood both inside and outside, leaving the outside of your wood looking normal and unaffected.

Searching for termites on your own is only advised if you are an inspector of termites. Anyone else must hire an expert pest control company to conduct a thorough inspection and, if necessary, professional termite treatment. It’s the right choice to make.

Termites The Silent Destroyers

Termites eat the wood that is in your house. They do this quietly. They don’t even know it’s happening when they attack the structural support of your home. The dreadful pests could damage exposed wood without being aware because the exterior of the wood remains in good condition. At the same time, the insects take over the interior and inside of wood.

If termites are allowed to remain for an extended period to go unchecked, they could cause damage to the physical integrity of your house, but it’s not only the structure they’ll attack. They could also ruin the flooring, carpet furniture, and drywall. 

Termites Act Fast

A termite colony could devour up to a pound of wood each day. Because you overlook the termite damage through your eyes, the termites could take away the wood in your home for many years, leaving behind an unsafe structure with an unsound outer shell.

How you can completely fight this is to Be vigilant about termite control. Engage a qualified termite inspector to assist you in identifying the termite issue before it gets too severe.

Professional Inspection

A professional with experience can tell where to examine a house for termites. The expert can identify those hard-to-access or even concealed locations where termites can are known to spend their time. The expert knows the most vulnerable areas within a house and will conduct a thorough examination.

Termite infestations are usually not visible until they cause severe damage. They are challenging to locate because they live in a dark, humid, and protected environment.

Termatrac machine, a Termite Detection Radar, is then employed to detect, verify and track the existence of termites. It can also precisely identify nests, mud leads, and entry points so that an efficient and cost-effective treatment is applied to those areas that are required.

It can be challenging to spot termites in wood as they eat them from the inside. However, some signs could indicate their presence.

• Mud tubes at wall Subterranean termites create shelter tubes out of dirt, mud, and debris to travel between food sources without being noticed. These tubes are approximately the same size as a coin. They are often found on the exterior and interior walls that lead to the entry points of a building.
• Wood that is hollow Termites often consumes wood from within, leaving behind a thin veneer of paint or timber. Termites can cause a hollow sound or papery appearance when they knock on or tap an area with termite damage. This is because some (or all) of the timber has been eaten away.
• Hard to open or tight-fitting doors – Termites eat timber and their excrement, or mud, creates a protective atmosphere that traps heat. Wood will swell, and it will be more challenging to open or close infested doors or windows.

• Floor damage- Termites can cause damage to laminate flooring and skirting boards. The flooring can blister or sag in some areas. It is worth checking under the flooring to see if termites are active. Also, check to see if the floor is spongier than normal.
• Wall damage- Search for unsuspected cracks in internal walls. The visible cracks in walls could indicate termite activity as termites eat the cellulose contained within the timber.
• Ceiling damage Wooden ceilings, beams, and architraves in attics are at the same risk as wood structures at ground level. Check for cracks in ceilings and cornices.
• Foundation damage: The foundation on which your property is constructed significantly impacts whether termites can access it in search of food. Concrete foundations are becoming more common, and termites don’t eat concrete. However, they can squeeze through cracks in concrete blocks to gain entry to wood-based floor joists. 

Our expertly trained technician will perform an extensive termite inspection of every area that is accessible where current or possible termite infestations might be present. Orion Pest Solutions uses state of modern technology in its inspection procedure.

Termatrac and Thermal Imaging cameras are detection devices that use a combination of thermal, moisture and radar sensors to detect termites in locations that aren’t visible to humans.

Orion Pest Solutions is one the few in the world who use this machine during pre-treatment inspection, which provides full proof solutions after the treatment.

Signs of termites

Termites may leave clues about their presence when you know what you’re trying to find. The wings of termites near windows and light fixtures can be a clue the same way as droppings from termites.

If you notice these signs at your home, it’s probably that termites are playing catch-up:

• Sagging floors
• Bubbling paint
• The wood trim is crumbling and damaged.
• Loose tiles
• Pinpoint holes in drywall

An expert inspector can look over the signs and decide how serious the issue is. Professional inspectors carefully examine your house, starting at the foundation and inspecting all cracks and crevices they find along the way. Sadly, termites can damage the foundations in your house, so it’s crucial to seek foundation repair in the event this should occur. 

Find a reputable company You Trust

There’s no better way to prevent termite damage than hiring an expert to examine your home. Choose a business with an established reputation that can thoroughly inspect the most valuable asset you have, your home. Contact us Orion Pest Solutions now, or ask for a free estimate on our website!