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Termites 101

While termites are a pain to deal with, the key to minimizing their damage to your home is early detection. The good news is that termites, while they can be hard to spot, also leave telltale signs of their presence.

  • Spotting Termites
  • Vigilance is Key
Spotting Termites

Spotting Termites

Termites live in highly ordered colonies. The termites that do the most damage are known as “workers,” and are noticeable by size (about one-eighth of an inch long) and color (white to creamy translucent).  The other, often most visible, sign of termites are called “swarmers.” These termites are the colonists of another nest. They sprout wings, and although they are poor fliers, they get carried on the wind until they find a suitable location to infest. In Arkansas, they generally swarm in the spring and early summer and are obvious because they swarm in large groups.

Beyond sighting the insects there are also other visible signs of a termite infestation in a home, including:

– Hollow-sounding wood

– Sagging floors or ceilings

– Crumbling wood in any structure

– Cracked or distorted paint on wood surfaces

– Red clay or mud trails

– Mud tubes on exterior walls (termites use these to protect themselves and provide moisture)

If you have noticed one or more of these signs, you need to investigate further, and quickly. But be careful not to rip open a colony. Eastern Subterranean termites – the most common termite species in Arkansas – will move on to a different area if disturbed and cause damage to previously untouched parts of a structure.

Vigilance is Key

Vigilance is Key

Termites are persistent, hard-working and a total nightmare if they take root in your home. Stay vigilant, especially during the spring and summer when new colonies form and swarmers are in search of a new home.

Also, do not mistake a swarmer for a flying ant. It is an easy mistake to make, but a close inspection of the two insects reveals differences:

– Termites have straight antennae; similar-sized, paired wings; and a thick, straight waist.

– Flying ants have bent antennae; front wings that are longer than their back wings; and a distinct, curved waist.

Prevention is the best method of avoiding termite damage, and professional companies can provide several measures to keep your home at the lowest possible risk. If you discover a termite infestation, do not hesitate; call a professional right away and limit the damage already underway in your home.

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