Termites can silently destroy your home before you notice a problem. These wood eating pests work behind walls, under floors, and inside door frames causing thousands of dollars of damage if left untreated.

Wood that feels soft, spongy, or crumbles easily under slight pressure is often the result of prolonged termite feeding. This damage can be found in floorboards, subfloor timbers, decking, and other concealed wooden structures. In advanced cases, the affected timber may have a honeycomb-like appearance when cut open.

1.  Hollow or Damaged Wood. Tap on wooden surfaces as skirting boards, floor boards, window frames or doors. If the wood sounds weak or hollow, termites may be feeding inside.

2. Mud Tubes on Walls, Stumps or Foundations. Subterranean Termites build pencil-sized mud tubes to travel between their nest and food source. These tubes are often found along foundations walls / stumps and subfloor crawl space.

3. Bubbling or Peeling Paint. Paint appears blistered, cracked or bubbling can be mistaken for water damage but it could be termite activity underneath the surface.

4. Discarded Wings Near Windows or Doors. Swarming Termites  after finding a new nesting location. Finding piles of wings in the house is a strong indicator of an active termite problem.

5. Clicking or rustling sounds inside walls.

Below is Termite evidence and damage found while conducting termite inspections and treating property’s.

Subterranean Termites build mud tubes to travel between their nest and food source. These tubes are often found along foundations walls / stumps and subfloor crawl space.

As the photo shows above, the door frame is one of the most common-and often overlooked sighs of termite infestation. Because door frames are made of wood and frequently exposed to moisture, they are ideal feeding area for Termites. What may start as a small cosmetic issue can quickly turn into serious structural damage if not addressed.

Skirting boards are often the first areas in a home to show signs of termite damage. because they are made of wood and sit close to the floor, skirting boards provide easy access for termites entering from walls, flooring or foundations.

Wall cavity damage occurs when termites infest the wooden studs, framing and supports inside walls. Termites prefer dark, enclosed spaces making wall cavities an ideal place to live and feed.

Floor joist termite damage is one of the most serious forms of termite infestation. Floor joists and bearers support the weight of the floors and structure and when termites attack them, the safety of your home can be compromised. One of the most common signs of floor joist termite damage is sagging, sloping or uneven floors. You may notice dips or soft spots when walking.