If you own a home, you’ve probably at some point asked yourself, “Do I have termites?” Early detection of a termite problem can save you a lot of money in home repairs, but most homeowners don’t know how to find termites on their property. Below is a brief discussion of the most common signs of a termite infestation to help you identify one early on and get proper treatment before a minor issue becomes a major problem.

Wings Of Reproductive Swarmers

When reproductive termites find a suitable location to start a new colony, they will shed their wings. So, if you see small piles of wings in your home or yard, chances are that a termite colony is forming on your property. Contacting a professional for termite control services as soon as you see discarded swarmer wings is the best way to prevent any damage to your home.

Termite Mazes

If you’re asking yourself, “Do I have termites?”, be on the lookout for termite mazes. When termites are traveling through your home’s timber in search of food, they often leave tell-tale “mazes” on the exterior and interior walls of your home, or even on pieces of furniture within it. These mazes are unsightly, and are a sure sign of a termite infestation.

Mud “Shelter” Tubes

Subterranean termite colonies rely on worker termites to travel into your home, locate food sources, and carry sustenance back to the colony. They do so via mud “shelter” tubes. Termites do not like sunlight. For that reason, they build hollow tubes made of mud and debris to gain access to your home without exposure to the sun.

Spotting the most common signs of an infestation can help ensure you get immediate treatment for a termite problem in your home. Early detection and treatment is the best defense against costly termite damage. If you are still wondering, “Do I have termites in my home?”, schedule a FREE termite inspection from the experts at ACTION Termite Control by calling (877) 556-4131 now.