Inspecting your home for termites involves a thorough tour inside and out to look for potential entry points. The presence of mud tubes or mud protruding from cracks may indicate the past or current presence of termites. You can determine if they are active by breaking the tubes and then monitoring to see if they are rebuilt or if new ones arise.
Exterior Termite Entry Points
Termites gain access to homes in several ways, typically through cracks, gaps, joints, windowsills and entrances. Start by checking the entire foundation and paying extra attention to areas where wood and earth mee
- Exterior siding - especially if it extends close to the ground
- Dirt-filled porches and wood decks
- Expansion joints
- Cracks and voids in foundations
- Cellar or crawlspace doors
- Windowsills and doors
- Planter boxes
- Fences, especially where they connect to the house
Interior Termite Habitats
Your house provides many hiding spots for termites that can be uncovered if you know what to look for-mud tubes, drop tubes (tubes that drop from wood structures towards the ground), piles of wings from termite swarmers, damaged or hollow wood, buckling paint and of course, actual live termites.
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Basement and Sub-Floors
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Main Living Areas
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