Do Termites Cause Sawdust on Your Roof?

Termites are insects that live underground. They forage for food, and then burrow into the wood of your home to get it. Once they find their food source, they will make their nest. They will then start eating the wood, and will eventually weaken it. This damage can be quite serious. You should consider hiring a professional to inspect your home for termites.

The best place to look for termite damage is on the baseboards of your house. It is also important to check the windowsills. Termites may enter your home through the cracks of the concrete slab flooring or through the expansion joints of your walls. If you see a lot of sawdust on your roof, there is likely a termite infestation. If you don’t detect the problem right away, you might be in for a long term problem.

Unlike sawdust, termite droppings are slightly granular pellets. They can vary in color from light beige to black. They are also slightly darker than the wood they have been digesting.

The color of the termite’s frass is another clue. If you find termite droppings on your floor, you should not sweep the area. Instead, take a picture and email it to your termite control professional.

The type of termite you are dealing with is also important. Drywood termites, for instance, live deep within the wood, and do not require soil contact. They make “kick out” holes to expel fecal matter.

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