​​WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU HAVE TERMITE INFESTATION?

You can’t let a termite infestation continue in your house and then expect nothing. Termites will not just enter your property to seek shelter and then that’s all, nothing to worry about because they are harmless. No. termites are extremely damaging. Though they will not create instant damage, if left infesting a home and feeding in the wood overtime they can create severe damages. 


Expect damages

Termites feed non-stop so there is nothing to expect from these wood-feeding pests but damages. Termite damages are one of the things termites are very famous for. How bad is a termite infestation? Annually they are responsible for large sums of money for the damages they caused to both commercial and residential buildings. One of the primary building materials for houses is wood and termites feed on woods. Termites can weaken the structural integrity of a house or any building. Wood furniture is also not safe when there is a termite infestation. They would eat anything wood so furniture made of woods is also at the stake of damage when you have termites on your property. 
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Do termites eat clothes? Do termites eat paper? These might be some of the questions you want to answer. The answer to these questions is yes. Termites eat clothes, paper, and carpeting and if provided the perfect opportunity, they will not hesitate to do so. 


What to do if you have termites?

Though there are many DIY treatments available it is always best to seek the help of professionals when it comes to termite problems. DIY treatment might not be enough to control termites or treat the infestation. Effective termite treatment would require the experience, skills, and expertise a professional pest control company provides. If you suspect there are termites in your house your best bet is to call a professional pest controller. A qualified pest control company knows exactly what to do to effectively and safely treat any termite infestation.


How to get rid of termites?

There are numerous termite treatments a pest control company can use to treat termite infestation and prevent future ones. There are termite barriers, wood treatment, soil treatment, and termite baiting systems. There is also a pre-construction termite treatment available. Your pest controller can explain each of the termite treatments so you can choose what you prefer more for termite treatment in your property.


Conclusion

No new homeowner who values their house would consciously let their house be damaged by termites or anything but they need to understand that termites are very sneaky that is why they are even more dangerous. Unlike some other pests, termites are not easily noticeable that many times they remain undetected until big damage is made. When there is termite infestation there is damage or damages to be expected. Termites love to feed on wood so if there is a termite infestation there are also damages to wood including wood furniture. Termites also eat paper, clothes, and carpeting. If there are termites on your property it is always best to contact a certified pest controller. They will help treat the termite problem from the root cause for effective and long term termite control.