FAQ About Termites

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Termites can do a lot of damage to the structure of your house if not treated right away. But how do you know whether or not you’re dealing with termites if you can’t see them or the damage they’re doing? The termite control professionals at Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control answer 5 frequently asked questions about termites in your home below. 5 FAQ About Termites What Do Termites Look Like? Termites vary in both color and size. They range from one-eighth to one inch long and are usually a pale shade of white, but can also be brown or black, depending on their age and the type of termite. They have a body, a head and straight antennae. Often, termites can be confused with flying ants, but ants have a different body structure. What Are the Warning Signs For Termites? …show more content…

Mud tubes are made of dirt and sit on top of the wood serving as a shelter for the termites that connects them to their food sources snaking on ceilings, porches, and other surfaces. Hollow wood is also another way to determine if you have termites. If you knock on the wood in your walls or along your baseboards and windowsills, and the wood sounds hollow, you most likely have termites eating away at the structure. One more way to tell if there’s a termite problem is if you find termite droppings that look like small piles of wood sawdust on the floor. How Do Termites Get Into My Home? Subterranean termites are able to get into your home through the soil along your foundation as well as through the tiniest of cracks in concrete, bricks and plumbing. They can squeeze through a space that’s only 1/32th of an inch wide and love moist, dark places. How Can I Prevent Against

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