One of the most common calls pest control companies in Nashville TN area receive is for help in getting rid of termites. These pests can quickly invade your home and cause major structural damages. Without treatment, the termites could continue to eat away at your home structure and require expensive repairs and remodeling to your home. To avoid this, you need to make sure you know what to look for when it comes to signs of termites. This will allow you to know when to contact Pest Control Companies, so your home damage can be avoided.
Signs You May Have a Termite Problem
1. Dirt tunnels — Termites are bugs who build shelters. You will often see their mud tunnels on the side of your home and other buildings. To see if you have an active infestation, you need to remove a portion of one of the mud tunnels. You should then monitor the tunnels for a few days. If the tunnel gets rebuilt, it is an active shelter for termites and means they are invading your home. The sooner you contact Pest Control Companies Nashville TN, the less damage you are likely to suffer.
2. Swarming — In the spring, you will often see these winged bugs swarming around in large groups. Though they are quite small, they are much easier to notice when in swarms. Though not a complete indication you are suffering with a termite problem, seeing swarms near your home can be an indicator.
3. Ground termites — Termites love moisture. If your home is surrounded by leaves or mulch, this provides the perfect areas for them to hide and begin to invade your home. You should keep a check on the edges of your foundation and pull back wet materials, to check for these pests. If you see them at the base of your foundation, this most likely means they are already chewing away at your home.
If you suspect you may have termites or other pests, contact United Exterminating. They will be glad to come out and inspect your home, to let you know what pests you are dealing with. They have many methods of getting rids of your pests once and for all.
