Like bed bugs, termites are often able to infect your home easily. They're often difficult to detect before they become a full infestation and you need to call professional termite control. Did you know a termite can enter your home through a space as small as 1/32nd of an inch? You do now.
But how can you protect your home from an insect that can go undetected for so long? By knowing the five reasons why termites frequently go undetected, you'll know how to find these annoying insects before they can infest your house and cause a ton of damage.
• Termites are tiny One of the biggest factors why termites are so difficult to detect is because of their size. An average termite is between one-fourth to one-half of an inch in length. However, the queen termite is often up to an inch long. Their pale color is often what allows them to blend into wood and carpet.
•Termites look like ants Ants and termites could be twins from the height of an average person. Because of their small and similar body types, termites can often go undetected as a harmless ant looking for crumbs. However, don't be fooled. Ants may infest your home in a search for shelter and food, but termites will cause some serious damage.
•New termites have wings Another reason why termites are difficult to detect is because their wings, when swarming, can often make them look like winged ants. One of the ways you can tell the difference between these pests is that an ant's wings will typically be larger in the front and smaller in the back. A termite's wings, also four in number, will all be the same size.
• They stay hidden Finally, the number one reason why termites are so difficult to detect is because they prefer to stay hidden in the walls. In some cases, a homeowner may not even know they have termites until they discover the damage and call termite control for an inspection. You may be able to find signs of an infestation if there's a pile of wings outside your home. After swarming, termites lose their wings because they're not needed anymore. Additionally, termites often leave tiny tubes in the mud in order to provide safer travel.
By being able to detect termites in your home, you'll be able to keep your family safe from any damage these pesky pests may cause. To get rid of your termites fast and to be sure they're gone for good, contact the professional termite control services at Essential Pest Control today.
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