Termites Treatment

Termites cause much damage to houses, buildings, and crops. These pests feed on anything that has cellulose – wood, trees, animal manure, leaves, etc. Finding these pests can be real easy if you know the signs to look for.One termite sign is the mound. Also known as termitaria or anthills in Africa and Australia, mounds are formed when an above-ground nest grows beyond its hidden surface. Mounds can get to as large as 9 meters high which are typically seen in wooded areas of Africa. Shapes of mounds range from amorphous cones to sculptured hard earth ones.

Another termite sign is their shelter tunnels. These tunnels are tubings made of feces, plant matter, and soil. These tunnels are made for the termites’ protection – to cover the termites’ tracks when they venture out of their nests. These insects are weak and fragile, that any predator can easily kill them.

Hollow wood and moist or decaying wood is another termite sign. If you knock on a certain part of wood and notice a distinct difference in sound, chances are the termites have already eaten a part of it. Moist and decaying wood are also habitats of termites. You can try poking into the deeper areas of these types of wood to see the insects.

Shedded termite wings are also termite signs. Swarms of termites leave the colony to look for suitable nesting places. Once they find one, they will shed their wings and start reproducing. If you find a consistent amount of wings in a certain area, inspect it further. Look for other termite signs.

Piles of sawdust are another termite signs. This can mean that termites have been feeding away on the wood.

If you see any of these signs, looking for the insects will be the next step in identifying if you have a termite infestation. Once you have established an infestation, get rid of the termites as soon as possible so that they cannot cause any more damage.