Full-Service Termite Control in Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida

Signs of Termites in a Home

Because termites attack the wood of homes – including structural beams, framing, flooring – an infestation will eventually show up in structural damage. By the time you notice damage, chances are the infestation has become pronounced. Knowing what signs to look for can help you spot termite activity early. Common signs include:

• Wall Damage – Termite damage will often look similar to water damage. Peeling wallpaper and stained paint, as well as a hollow sound if you knock on the wall, could mean termite damage behind.
  
  
• Floor Damage – Floors that have termites underneath can buckle and squeak excessively. Tiling, if present, may come loose.
  
  
• Moisture – Termites are both attracted to moisture and create it within their nests. Water damage may be caused by termites instead of a leak.
  
  
• Maze Patterns – Carvings in visible wooden areas such as furniture, floors, and beams in crawl spaces are usually created by termites.
  
  
• Frass (Droppings) – As termites consume wood, they leave droppings that resemble a pile of sawdust.

If a termite colony has just arrived, you might also see discarded wings. Termites come to a home or structure by flying in, but they shed their wings as they settle. The wings will often collect in cobwebs and around baseboards. Termite workers also have this unusual way of trying to scare of predators, where they will bump their heads against a wall to sound the alarm. If you hear an odd tapping sound as though hundreds of bugs are bopping a wall, that is another sign of termites.

Any of these signs can indicate termite damage that is continuously growing worse. By calling Nextgen Pest Solutions, we can remove termites and stop damage before it becomes even more problematic.

Our Termite Control Services

Annual inspections are the best way to limit termite damage. Because signs can be subtle and do not appear until damage is advanced, waiting until you notice an infestation can be a costly mistake. During an annual inspection, we examine your home for signs of termites and are able to catch termites even when the infestation is in the earliest stages. This is especially important for drywood termites, which are one of the few species that live inside of wood and are thus almost impossible to see without an inspection.

When termites are discovered, we exterminate them with a range of treatments that are customized to the infestation and the property. We keep treatments as noninvasive as possible. Possible solutions include:

Treated Wood
Baits
Soil Treatments
Spot Treatments
Fumigation and More

We also have treatments available to prevent termites that are effective against most species of these wood eating pests. Preventative treatments are applied to the soil surrounding your home to create a barrier that termites are reluctant to cross.

Start Receiving Annual Inspections from Nextgen Pest Solutions

No structure is immune to termites. Even a structure culturally significant and beautiful like Wat Tampa Temple could deal with termites, and most homes are at arguably even more risk. Nextgen has the solutions to protect structures and a team of trained professionals to ensure our inspections and treatments are carried out to the highest standard. Contact us today to get started.