Hollowed or damaged wood.
Information on hardwood termites what to look for.
If you suspect you have termites it is best to have a professional assess and treat the infestation.
There is some kind of myth that termites and other subterranean insects are attracted by hardwood mulch or bark but in fact insects like moisture coolness and darkness under the mulch.
Both flying ants and termites have two sets of wings.
After a termite infestation has been treated it is possible for damaged hardwood floors to be repaired.
For years they can live and work in hard to get spaces of.
However a termite s are both the same size compared to an ant who have one set larger than the other.
Termites are very difficult to identify.
Yes termites are well known hardwood boring pests though it takes time for the damage they cause to hardwood floors to become apparent to homeowners.
And the thicker the mulch the more insects you re likely to find.
Watch the below video.
The waist section of a termite is a lot thicker than that of an ants.
Termites have always been leading an extremely secret way of life thus representing a hidden danger for a man and his dwelling.
Subterranean termites can cause damage to the subfloor which can make your wood flooring appear as if it has water damage.
Don t rely on false information.
The section where the thorax meets the abdomen is very narrow on an ant whereas on a termite this section is quite large.
Do your own research but most important of all call an expert.
Take a look at the top three signs of termite activity below.
These areas or blisters can indicate termites feeding within or below.
Blisters in wood flooring.
If left uncontrolled for some years termite colonies can eat away at your hardwood floor to the point that it becomes noticeable and weaker at the infested spots.