The Dangers Of Termite Infestation In Your Home ... And Pocket
Termite infestation can be your worst living nightmare - but how are these little pesky insects can be such a great threat to your home?
One of the fears of property owners is to discover termite infestation anywhere near the vicinity of their property. Even if they are only a few millimetres long, termites are absolutely frightening. These small home-wreckers can slowly but surely eat your home, and the scary part? You will not know they are living in your very walls until your home is just inch of falling apart.
Termites under a microscope
Termites live in a colony. Each colony houses tens and even hundreds of insects thus multiplying their destructiveness a thousand-fold. A small colony can eat a single timber in just less than six months. Experts said that a small group of subterranean termites can consume as much as 16 grams of wood per day. Just imagine what a larger group can do to your home's foundation and support beams. No wonder that home buyers invest hundreds of dollars for pre-sale termite inspection to avoid their homes falling prey to these constantly hungry little cretins.
The dangers of termite infestation
These small insects are referred as the "silent destroyers" because of their ability to hide which allows them to go unnoticed for very long period of time. Termites can threaten the structural integrity of any property including your most prized and valuable investment - your home. Termites love to live and munch at your flooring, walls, ceilings and fixtures which are also the most important parts of your home.
Although it will certainly take years for a single colony to actually collapse a house, the damage will be more devastating for your pocket. The severe the infestation a colony can get, the harder and more costly it will become to eliminate them. Aside from spending thousands of dollars for termite treatment, you might also want to get an inspection certificate which stipulates potential termite re-infestation in the future.
Spotting termite problems head on
One of the problems in dealing with termites is that you will never know the severity of the infestation until it is too late. But, if you take the time to inspect a newly built home or even your existing property for any chance of termite infestation, you will certainly have a higher chance of stopping a damaging and costly invasion.
Here are some of the tell tale signs of termite infestations:
Termites can destroy your home, period. To spare you of the emotional and financial strain that termite infestation may befall on you as early as today, have your home inspected by certified professionals in pest management and control.
Call your friendly neighbourhood pest control company Sherry's Termite & Pest Control at 1300 743 779 or visit Brisbane Pest Control
One of the fears of property owners is to discover termite infestation anywhere near the vicinity of their property. Even if they are only a few millimetres long, termites are absolutely frightening. These small home-wreckers can slowly but surely eat your home, and the scary part? You will not know they are living in your very walls until your home is just inch of falling apart.
Termites under a microscope
Termites live in a colony. Each colony houses tens and even hundreds of insects thus multiplying their destructiveness a thousand-fold. A small colony can eat a single timber in just less than six months. Experts said that a small group of subterranean termites can consume as much as 16 grams of wood per day. Just imagine what a larger group can do to your home's foundation and support beams. No wonder that home buyers invest hundreds of dollars for pre-sale termite inspection to avoid their homes falling prey to these constantly hungry little cretins.
The dangers of termite infestation
These small insects are referred as the "silent destroyers" because of their ability to hide which allows them to go unnoticed for very long period of time. Termites can threaten the structural integrity of any property including your most prized and valuable investment - your home. Termites love to live and munch at your flooring, walls, ceilings and fixtures which are also the most important parts of your home.
Although it will certainly take years for a single colony to actually collapse a house, the damage will be more devastating for your pocket. The severe the infestation a colony can get, the harder and more costly it will become to eliminate them. Aside from spending thousands of dollars for termite treatment, you might also want to get an inspection certificate which stipulates potential termite re-infestation in the future.
Spotting termite problems head on
One of the problems in dealing with termites is that you will never know the severity of the infestation until it is too late. But, if you take the time to inspect a newly built home or even your existing property for any chance of termite infestation, you will certainly have a higher chance of stopping a damaging and costly invasion.
Here are some of the tell tale signs of termite infestations:
- Mud tunnels or tube formations in your walls
- Termite droppings
- Buildup of soil or dirt at the base of a wooden structures, stairs or walls
- Mouldy smell
- Termite droppings
- Swollen ceilings and floors
- Occurrence of a swarm or a group of flying insects flying in or around your home
Termites can destroy your home, period. To spare you of the emotional and financial strain that termite infestation may befall on you as early as today, have your home inspected by certified professionals in pest management and control.
Call your friendly neighbourhood pest control company Sherry's Termite & Pest Control at 1300 743 779 or visit Brisbane Pest Control
