Signs of Termites

Termites aren’t found out in the open. They like an environment that is dark, humid and protected, which is what makes them so hard to find - until it’s too late.

That’s why an annual termite inspection is so important. There’s no substitute for a qualified and experienced termite expert performing a comprehensive termite inspection.

Termite Damage
Termites do - however - leave signs indicating their presence and often it’s termite damage that is seen, rather than the actual termites themselves.

Here are a few common signs of termites that you might see (or hear) around your home or business:

Papery or hollow sounding timber - When termites consume timber, they eat from the inside out, leaving a thin veneer of timber or paint. When you knock or tap on an area that has termite damage, it will sound hollow or papery due to parts (or all) of the timber having been eaten away.
Your vacuum goes through the skirting board! - ...or your finger presses through a door jam. These are some of the most common things we hear from customers as the first sign of termites. As termites have eaten away the structural integrity of the timber, such as a skirting board, door frame or architrave, bumps or pressure against them will easily cause damage.

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