Termite Damage

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What Type of Damage do Termites Cause?

So you have heard all about termites and how they eat wood portions of a structure, but just how much damage can those tiny pests cause?

Short answer, a lot…..

Potentially they can cause thousands of dollars worth of structure damage. Home repairs for termite damage can come as a shock, not even factoring in the treatment costs. The best way to defend against termites is with preventative measures, such as, Termite Service Contracts. Termite Contracts consist of annual Termite Inspections and treatment when it is needed. 

Termite Damage 

Termites not only chew though wood but other materials containing cellulose. Termites are known to chew through drywall, plastic, and thin sheets of lead! A termite can even chew, and burrow through the plaster in material. Homeowners are usually unaware of all the materials that a termite’s scissor like jaws are able to chew through, which is why calling on a professional termite inspector is important. A Termite Inspector can properly inspect all areas that need to be addressed for termite damage. 

So what damage can a termite colony cause? What does termite damage look like?

Termite damage can sometimes look similar to water damage, always have a professional take a closer look.

  • Buckling wood, swollen floors and ceilings. 

  • If you have a Subterranean Termite infestation you will notice visible mazes within the walls. 

  • Surprisingly termite infestations may also produce a mildew type sent. 

  • Floors feel spongy.

  • Cracks in the ceiling.

  • Sticking windows and doors. 

  • Weak, hollow-sounding wood.

You could be experiencing all or just some of these, and be victim of a Termite Infestation. The one way to be completely positive is to have a Professional Termite Inspector complete a Termite Inspection on your property. Black Knight Termite and Pest Control together with Thermal Heat Pest can conduct a thorough inspection on commercial, and residential property. Depending on what type of termite, (subterranean or drywood) you are faced with, you have different options in treatment. Some Drywood Termite Problems are able to be exterminated using Thermal Heat Treatment. Thermal Heat is the safe, eco friendly, non chemical, way of extermination for termites. No matter what type of termite infestation you have on your hands there is a solution when you use Black Knight Termite and Pest Control together with Thermal Heat Pest. Joined together to bring customers the most options available. 

Get started with an inspection today! You never know how long termites have been feeding on your home or business. Don’t allow it to go another day. Termites could be eating you out of house and home! 

Call Black Knight Termite and Pest Control for a Termite Inspection Today!

951.694.8100 Or Thermal Heat Pest 951.870.0198

After your inspection with the Termite Inspector you will be provided with a Termite Report of the findings, and damage that was found. In the report recommendations will be made on what can be done to eliminate the termite infestation. Termite Treatment options are available! Know your options! 

Termite damage cause by drywood termites.

Termite damage cause by drywood termites.