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Not Sure if You Have Termites or Ants?

How to Find Out if You Have Termites Before Deciding on Termite Control Methods

Many people are suffering from the illusion that the only way to determine if their home is infested with termites is by calling in a professional termite control service. However, the real truth is, anyone can look for the telltale signs which indicate the presence of termites. These simple methods were often used in the days leading up to calling in professionals as part of everyday home maintenance. To find out what, continue to read the post of A Ban Exterminators.

For the most part, these methods rely on sight and sound to identify if you have termites. One of the easiest ways is to make a periodic inspection of the exterior of your home. When termites are present, there is every chance you will see a fine powder closely resembling sawdust around various points close to your home’s exterior walls.

Depending on how severe the infestation is, there may be small amounts of wood pulp that are mixed in with the sawdust. While there are other insects that could be causing this phenomenon, it is always advisable to call a professional and get them to address the issue as quickly as possible.

Another method of detecting termites relies more on sound rather than sight as termites start to eat into wood structures; the weakened structure of the wood results in floors beginning to creak more than usual. And walls that are infested with them will produce a hollow sound when tapped. Sadly, most people attribute these changes in sounds to the structure settling over the years, and neglect to call a termite control service until a significant amount of damage has occurred.

If you even suspect that you have a termite infestation, call us at (325) 313-0543 today, we are based in San Angelo, TX. As the saying goes, “It is always better to be safe than sorry”!

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