Termites are one of the most destructive creatures which will sneak up on you without any easily noticed warning. When the enter your home, which they do by a variety of means, that will begin immediately to chew on wood. It is usually wood which supports a wall. They can also start chewing on wood in furniture. There is no end to the damage these infestations can cause.
There are several methods of finding termites and you should check for their presence even if you have no evidence they are in your home. This process can take several forms of investigation. The easy step is to look for little holes in the wall and little piles of fecal matter right below the hole on the floor. Another method is to look for mud tunnels protruding from the exterior up along the foundation wall and then into the home. You may see winged creatures flying around and this is a good indication of the presence of termites. There are other signs such as piles of sawdust where there shouldn’t be any.
Many people have a routine termite visit schedule every year so they can be aware if any are present. This inspection can find the termites and recommend treatment to eradicate them. Termite Control in Oceanside has very effective resources for making this inspection. The value of hiring a professional company is you are hiring professional knowledge and experience which counts in termite hunting and control.
Some homes have so big of an infection that the termite control in Oceanside has to put a tent over the house and release a non-poisonous gas into the home. After three days the family can return and the termites are all dead. This is an extreme measure but it is used in extreme circumstances.
There are other methods that are less aggressive measures depending upon how bad the infestation is. Each method is targeted to reach the areas of the house that are infected. The yearly inspection should continue until years pass without a sign of termites. Termites love wood, any kind of wood and they will attack any wood.
