Termite Control — How to Get Rid of a Termite Infestation?

Mud tubes

Mud tubes and raised tunnels that act as the primary path for termites to travel into and around your property.

Termites blend in with the soil and can become camouflage with your home’s foundation. Termites will travel from the foundation to your property via mud tubes and high soil. Termites don’t like to travel far, and fortunate for them there’s plenty of wood to munch on in your home’s flooring.

Mud tubes are one of the first things our experts check during an inspection. A professional exterminator should check the flooring and identify an infestation before proceeding further. If they find an infestation, they will clear the mud tubes and fix any termite damage they may have caused.

Doors and windows

Besides flooring, termites usually gnaw on doors and windows during an infestation. There are various ways to identify the presence of termites like hard-to-open doors, hollow sounding doors, and swollen wood.

Furthermore, you may notice tiny holes in the doors and windows if you have termites on the property.

At SafePro, our professionals check the level of destruction and suggest repairs accordingly. In most cases, we recommend replacing the door or window as termites degrade the quality of wood and the window is less efficient at keeping cold and warm air out of your home.

Outside the property

It may surprise you that a termite infestation can also begin outside your home or office. Termites attack wood piles, stored wooden logs, pet houses, and other wooden items that may be stored outside.

Also, termites that start breeding outside your property, will generally find a way to enter inside. When possible, our experts will work to stop the infestation before it heads inside your home.

During a termite inspection, we don’t just inspect your home, but the home’s exterior as well. No matter where the termites originate, we find the source and work hard to get rid of them for good.

Indoor inspection

As discussed above, indoor inspection is just one area of an extensive termite inspection. At SafePro Pest Control, we look for all signs of termite destruction inside your property.

During termite control treatment, we use flashlights to identify any termite damage. If there’s an infestation, our experts will show you pinholes, cracks, and imperfections created by the termites, so that you are an informed homeowner.

From doors to flooring, we check everything to determine whether there’s a termite infestation on your property or not.

Furniture

It’s also possible for termites to set up residence in your furniture. Especially older pieces that are made almost entirely of wood.

Termites have been known to destroy beds, dining tables, and even wardrobes. If you have furniture tucked away in the garage, attic, or another place in your home that doesn’t get used much, those are more susceptible to a termite infestation.

We understand the concern about valuable or sentimental furniture and generally our experts can inspect it without moving it. If there is evidence of termite destruction, we will assist by recommending possible fixes and replacement options.

Are you looking for a termite inspection in Texas? SafePro Pest Control hires only trained experts, who are licensed, bonded, and insured. Call us today at 214-773-9548 to schedule a free inspection and quote. Visit this page of our website for detailed information about termite control.