When you discover your home has termites, your priority will be to get those damaging pests off your property immediately. A qualified professional pest control provider, like Termite Solutions, can make that happen. But eradication of termites is faster and more effective when the presence of a termite infestation is discovered sooner. That’s why recommend yearly inspections by our team and suggest homeowners keep an observant eye out for signs of termites. When a termite infestation is found early, the extent of potential damage to your property is much reduced. Without discovery and termite treatment, incredible, costly damage can occur throughout your home or business.

Early Signs of Termite Damage

Aside from some of the early warning signs that termites have a presence on your property, once damage has begun, you might notice certain issues within your home. These problems might include:

• Loose tiles
• Sagging or swollen floors
• Holes in baseboards
• Windows or doors which are jammed
• Peeling paint or wallpaper
• Discoloration or buckling in floor laminate
• Hollow sounding wood
• A scent of mold or mildew

Problems with the flooring are often the first to be noticed and the first evidence of major potential damage. If you observe any of the above concerns or any other unusual home activity, you should contact Termite Solutions right away to stop this infestation in its tracks.

Continuing Termite Damage

Termites are responsible for billions of dollars of damages to homes every year. Unfortunately, many signs of their handiwork don’t appear until the home has already experienced significant structural damage. That is why it is imperative for homeowners to continue their own DIY termite prevention practices and maintain regular annual inspections.
If termites are not discovered early, they can cause enormous damage to a home. Roofing, foundation elements, interior structures: all can be devastated by the presence of termites. Affecting various types of wood and with the ability to move through all areas of your property, termites can infest and ruin furniture, walls, flooring, and more, weakening and destroying the structural integrity of your home, and eventually rendering the building unlivable.

But Termite Damage Can Be Stopped

Not that every case is so dramatic. Oftentimes, termites will affect only one area of the home, such as outdoor decking, and their presence (and damage) is noticed early on by the residents. In such a case, with proper professional treatment, it is entirely possible to stop the termites in their tracks, eradicating them from the property and protecting the rest of the home. With thorough treatment, much greater damage can be avoided.
In all cases, you should remember to call a pest control service such as Termite Solutions as soon as you notice the first sign of termites or their work. We also offer pre-treatment options to protect your home or pre-construction from the start, giving you peace of mind that termites will not become a problem in your home.