Newcastle, Australia, October 28, 2019 – For a homeowner to contain a termite infestation and prevent further structural damage and reproduction, it is important to detect the infestation before it gets out of hand. However, many homeowners do not know if their homes are infested or not. Most of them will only know they have an infestation when they see visible damage on their property and this is likely to be in the advanced stages. Here are a few signs of termite infestation in your home.

Mud tubes
Mud tubes are lines of packed soil that go into the house and these are telltale signs of an existing termite colony in your living space and garden. Termites use these paths to ensure secure access to their food source. It also helps subterranean termites to retain their body moisture and stay alive owing to their sensitive exoskeletons. Mud tubes show that termites have already established colonies on your property and prompt termite control Newcastle NSW service is necessary.

Discarded wings
Before establishing a large colony, the winged mites or alates usually undergo a molting stage. This occurs after they find an ideal place to start their colony. As soon as the winds are off, the queens and kings of the termite colony will mate and produce soldiers and workers. Although the mites are good at hiding their selves, they cannot hide the discarded wings. Check your windows as they are likely places where mites will shed their wings.

Frass
Frass refers to termite excrement.It is sand-like dust that can be seen near wood structures. Infested wood tends to have holes that termites use to remove frass from their harborage. The color of the frass usually matches the color of the wood that the termites ate. Apre purchase termite inspectioncan help to detect the presence of termites by looking for frass around the house and garden.

Smell
Some termite species tend to produce a unique smell during an infestation. This smell is usually something close to the smell of chemicals or petroleum. This smell usually comes from the frass that they excrete after digesting wood. Frass can stick to your walls, giving your home an unpleasant odor and unsightly stain.

Mound
Subterranean termites usually build their colony underground because there is less natural harm and the moisture content is consistent. After reproducing in large numbers, usually millions, mounds will be formed above the soil. In typical gardens, these mounds may soar to about two feet high. However, in the wild, it can go to even 10 feet. Instead of smashing the mound, you should first pour a powerful termiticide on it to eliminate the mites. You should also seal any visible holes through which the termites could escape during treatment.

Detecting the signs of termite damage can be quite challenging, especially in the early stages of infestation. However, you should keep a close watch on the behavior of mites and the risk factors. This will help you to spot any signs of an infestation early enough and prevent further damage. The rightpest control Newcastle services will prevent the colony fromreproducing in large numbers.

About Termite Inspections Newcastle
Termite Inspections Newcastle is a part of the Australian Pest Specialists. The company prides itself on providing unmatched pest inspection and treatment services in Australia and SE Asia. The company uses friendly and environmentally safe pest control solutions and you are guaranteed reliable and prompt services. The company has more than 20 years of experience providing residential, commercial and termite control services in Australia. It is without a doubt that Termite Inspections Newcastle is now one of the most respected and trusted pest control service providers in Australia.

Termite Inspections Newcastle

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