Termites are a problem that no one ever wants to deal with. They can be one of the most frustrating and scary types of infestations to have for a few reasons. For one, people often don’t even know they have an infestation for months at a time. Termites hide in the walls and stay hidden until there are no people around. During this time, the termites can be doing thousands of dollars of damage to your home. This can also be dangerous because termites actually feed on wood, so the damage they do is mainly to the frame of your home. This can make your home unstable and dangerous. Due to this fact, it’s important that you don’t ignore a termite problem. Here are the 4 steps you need to take if you think you might have one.

Look For The Signs

If you’re reading this article it’s likely that you’ve already seen or heard some of the signs that you have an infestation. If you’re not sure, here are some ways to tell. Sagging floors, hollow wood, or holes in wood are all signs of termite infestations. Termites feed on wood and these are examples of the damage they do.  At the point that you see these signs, it’s likely that you’re dealing with a large infestation. Another sign is mud tunnels. Mud tunnels are just what they sound like, and termites use them to move around from one food source to the next.

Have An Inspection Done

If you see these signs in your home it’s absolutely necessary that you call a pest control company. While some pest issues might be ok to deal with on your own, termites are an intricate and complex problem that requires a professional with the right tools and experience. Have a tech come into your home and check for signs. During the inspection process they’ll also be able to figure out the source of your problem as well.

Kill Off The Infestation

The next thing your pest professional will do is go over the plan for getting rid of the problem. If you’ve chosen the right pest control company, the tech will have extensive experience  with termites, so there’s no need to worry. If you do have concerns about the safety of their methods, talk with them before they start. Any good pest control tech will be able to put your mind at ease before they begin the extermination process.

Maintain A Termite Free Zone

After your home is clean and free of termites, you’ll want to keep it that way. There are some DIY methods of keeping your home termite free that your tech will likely go over with you.

Not all homes are especially susceptible to termites, so if you have an infestation at some point, it’s probably best to have a professional inspection done regularly. Talk with your pest control company about the options available for scheduling a regular pest control inspection on your home. This is the absolute best way to make sure you never have to deal with this unnerving problem again.