How Termites Damage The Structure Of Your Home

Posted by William Steffan on March 31st, 2021

Termites might resemble with ants, but they are more closely related to cockroaches. These creatures are whitish in color and do not have well-segmented bodies like that of an ant. They like to hide in confined places that are moist and warm. Concealment is said to be their best defense. Many termite control Fairfield services have suggested that you can know the possible sign of termites at your home by carefully listening to them. So, if you hear a knocking sound at the time of inspection, then it may indeed be a sign of termite danger at your place. 

How Termites Cause Damage to Homes?

Termites are active 24*7. Termite colonies and their inhabitants are known to never sleep. Workers constantly gather food, eat it, digest it, and even share it with co-workers and their queen. While this process, being performed outside in nature, proves to be beneficial as they break down wood into nutrient-rich soil that helps in the growth of plants. But this same process proves disastrous for you and your homes. 

* Causing Structural Damage - The entire structure of your home is food for termites. They can digest support beams, ceiling joints, floor, wall studs, and whatnot. The most probable reason for them going for these structures is that they are made of wood. The damage done by them is considered unliveable until the damage gets repaired.

* Eating more than just wood - Termites love wood, but that does not mean it's the only thing they feed on. They enjoy feeding on other materials like paper, carpets, rugs, cloth, metal sidings, plaster, insulation, and whatnot. So, if termites find your place, either you should start considering termite control services or get ready to replace more than just wood. 

* Ruining the overall visibility of your space - Beyond structural damage, termites are also capable of ruining the aesthetics of your home. When your home gets invaded by termites, symptoms such as bubbling wallpaper, swollen floors, craters, holes can arise. Additionally, they will also equip your home with a foul smell caused by their droppings.

What attracts termites:

* Termites like to eat soft, rotten wood. So, they usually look out for moist areas where decaying wood is present. Allow yourself to prevent such a situation from being manifested in your living space.

* Also, tree limbs and leaves that touch the ground can attract termites in your home. These branches are said to help termites make their way to reach your home. Make sure you properly trim tree limbs and leaves from time to time to prevent termites from migrating towards your roof. 

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