What are the signs of a termite infestation?

Termites can be tough to spot, so it’s valuable to know how to recognize the signs of a termite infestation. Unfortunately, damage might not become noticeable until a colony is mature.

You want a stop a termite infestation way before a colony is mature, so always be on the lookout for these termite warning signs:

Termite droppings (frass)
Damaged and/or hollow wood
Wings shed by reproductive termites
Swarmer termites inside or out
Mud tubes
Cracked or bubbling paint
Small holes in drywall

Signs of Termites on Long Island

There are two ways to know if you have termites: by seeing the termites themselves, or signs of the damage they cause. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to see the termites themselves because they’re usually deep inside your structure.

That’s why it’s important to take these top ten termite warning signs seriously and contact a pest control company as soon as possible:

Termites leave droppings (also known as frass) that look like tiny pellets
Reproductive termites shed wings in large numbers, so if you see a pile of wings that’s a strong indication of the presence of termites
If you see swarming termites outside your home, that might mean termites are already inside
Holes in your walls
Mud tubes
Cracks near the home’s foundation
Blisters in wood floors
Peeling paint
If you knock on wood and hear a hollow sound, it could be termites
Flaky wood

Do I Have a Termite Infestation?

Look for the signs that a termite infestation is happening, but you’ll want to hire a pest control professional to come take a look and confirm.

Once an active termite infestation is confirmed, the expert termite exterminators at Arrow Exterminating can quickly eliminate them, and then we’ll work with you on preventative measures to keep them away.

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