How to Spot Termites
WouterTermites are a real, if unappealing, threat to your home. They can chew wood and tunnel through hollow spaces. They are also capable of bringing down large wooden structures. Luckily, they are relatively quiet creatures.
Whether you are a homeowner or a termite control specialist, you will need to understand how to spot these pests. You can find out if you have an infestation by using magnification. However, the best approach is to contact a pest control specialist.
Head banging is the biggest and most impressive noise termites can make. It is a dry rattling sound produced when termites are threatened. When you hear this, you know the colony is under attack.
Various sounds are produced by termites, including a humming sound. This type of noise is made when the termites eat and digest the wood. It is also produced when they tunnel through the wood. The hum may be faint or overpowering if you are in a noisy environment.
The buzzing sound is also produced during the termite mating season. Several kinds of insects make buzzing and scratching sounds. This includes wasps, mosquitoes, and termites. If you hear this, call a pest control specialist right away.
The humming is a good example of how termites can make a sound that is hardly visible. It is produced when the termites eat and digest the cellulose in the wood. If you are a homeowner, you might notice this sound in your walls.
