Homeowners know there’s a long list of plagues that could happen upon their property. One of these nightmare scenarios? Termites. Termites are one of the most destructive insects in the world, causing more than a third of the damage that is caused by all invasive insects. In the U.S. alone, termites cause more than a billion dollars in damage every year!
What Are the Signs of Termites?
- Discolored Drywall
- Peeling Paint
- Pinpoint Holes in Drywall
- Stuck Windows & Doors
- Mounds of Pellets or Wings
- Mud Tubes
- Damaged Wood
- Buckling Flooring
You may remember the old cartoons that depicted termites in droves, making quick work of an entire structure, devouring it in seconds. In reality, termites don’t work that fast, but they can exact damage quickly enough. The average colony can eat about one foot of a 2×4 in six months, but certain species of termite can tear through homes at a much faster pace. In eating wood, termites are also making tunnels inside the wood in order to help foster and grow their colonies, each of which contains about 60,000 termites! Termites can eat through a variety of materials other than wood, including concrete slabs. They can get through siding, construction foundation, and pipe penetrations. ANTEX Exterminating strives to protect these areas to ensure your home doesn’t experience an infestation or swarm of termites that can be very damaging to the rest of your residence.
Contact ANTEX Exterminating today to schedule a termite inspection for your home or business. Call (910) 822-0099 in the Fayetteville area or (910) 295-5881 in the Pinehurst area for a termite control and management quote now!