Seeing severe termite damage is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. So it’s incredibly important to spot the signs of a termite infestation as soon as possible so that you can treat them and limit the damage they do.
Seeing swarmers are generally one of the first signs of a termite infestation. Swarmers are termites that leave their nests in large groups and have wings.
Termite activity may also be indicated by wood that is blistering or sounds hollow. Termites often eat wood from the inside out, leaving just the paint or a thin veneer of wood behind.
The presence of frass is an important sign of termites, particularly drywood termites. Frass is wood-colored termite droppings that are easily mistaken for sawdust by the untrained eye.
The most typical sign of termite activity due to subterranean termites is the presence of mud tubes. Mud tubes are used to get from the ground to a food source.