Termites are tiny, destructive pests that are difficult to spot. You can have thousands of termites living in your walls and chewing through the wood, leaving behind expensive damage yet having little to no sign of their presence. Therefore, you need to keep a close eye on them and take quick action.

Along with taking preventative measures, get an annual termite inspection done. Hire a professional pest control company near you to avoid termite infestations and damage.

The easiest way to deal with a termite infestation is to prevent one beforehand by taking necessary precautions. But to prevent expensive damage, how can you be sure if these destructive pests are in your wall? Read on to learn more.

Signs of Termite in Walls and Drywall

Since it is hard to spot termites in your house, you need to look for any termite infestation signs closely. Here is a list of all the signs you need to be aware of:

• • Pinholes in the Wall

    You will see two types of pinholes – one filled with soil and one without soil. Subterranean termites will fill the holes with soil, while drywood termites won’t. These pinholes are places where termites have eaten through the walls.

  • Tube-like Tunnels or Marks on Drywall

    Drywall in your house is a perfect treat for termites because it is made of paperboard that contains cellulose, which is the primary source of nutrition for termites. So termite damage in drywall is common and thus needs repair. You can notice signs of termite in your drywall when you see vague tube-like tunnels on them, which indicates chewing and tunneling through the drywall. The more severe the infestation, the more prominent these tunnels will be.

  • Damage to the Wood Paneling

    Termites love eating wood; this includes wood paneling or trims along with your floors or walls. So as the colony spreads across your home, you can see several signs of termite damage in wood paneling or the trims. These signs include faint lines on wood or drywall, showing their maze of tunnels. If you see such an intricate maze of tunnels behind the walls, it means that the infestation has caused structural damage.

  • Hollow Sounding Walls

    If you suspect an infestation in your walls, tap gently on them. Do they sound hollow? The presence of sound in the walls indicates extensive damage, implying a significant amount of destroyed wood.

  • Wall Paints Flaying Off

    A termite-infested wall would look like water leakage. Chunks of bubbles form on the wall’s surface, and the paint peels off from different parts of the wall. Why is this happening? This is because the wall becomes hollow because of termite infestation, which makes the moisture reach wall’s surface. The water will evaporate inside, and this evaporated water will want to escape, causing lumps on the wall.

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• • Cracks on Baseboards of the Wall

    The subterranean termites attack homes from underground, crawling upwards from the bottom of the walls. Due to this, the baseboards of walls are the ones to bear the infestation of termites. You will notice cracks on the baseboard. You will also hear hollow sounds, and even gentle tapping can break the baseboards. Baseboards along with wooden floors are one of the worst combinations. Through the baseboards, termites can spread on the wooden floor. If they have infested your wooden floors, the floor will buckle under when you walk on it.

  • Door and Window Frames Lose Grip of the Wall

    When there are termites in the walls, the walls around the doors and window frame become weak, making them wobbly. They sometimes get displaced from their initial position, making opening and closing difficult. You will also notice a slight tilt. But that’s not all. Termites will also reach the windows and doors. They will eat it from inside and make it hollow.

  • Termite Dust

    If you have a termite infestation, you will see termite dust under places they have infested. Termites usually eject these from the tiny pinholes. The dust will include termite feces and wall dirt.

  • Shifting Foundation

    Houses that have undergone severe termite infestation will lead to shifting or settling. This should be alarming, and if you see a shift in the foundation, you need to see an expert immediately.

These are the nine signs of termite damage in walls. If you are not careful and ignore these signs, serious consequences might cause you damage worth thousands of dollars.

If you notice any of the above signs, call us, and we will provide you with a termite inspection and a termite control solution.