No one expects to have termites, but nearly every home is made of some kind of wood. The stark reality is that you never know when you could be dealing with these undesirable pests. The good news is that if you have termites in Baltimore, MD, you can contact us to help you deal with them. In the meantime, here are some signs you could have a termite infestation.
You Can See Them
This one may seem obvious, but termites have a tendency to be misidentified as white ants. Luckily, white ants don’t exist. Termites may look like ants, but their antennae are straight, and their midsection is thicker than what you’d see in an ant. While you may see them crawling around, you might also see them flying.
You Can Hear Them
Termites emit a sort of clicking sound, and you can often hear them eating at wood. These tell tale signs in addition to hollow-sounding wood could indicate a problem. Since termites eat from the inside out, you can often hear the hollow middle or feel the thin layer of wood give way.
Droppings and Holes in Wood
Small black spots could be termite droppings since termites push their droppings outside their tunnels. You may also notice holes and tunnels through broken pieces of wood since these tunnels can be difficult to spot from the outside.
If you’ve noticed any of the above signs, it’s time to consult Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc. You can contact us and learn more about our services.
