Why Can A Termite Infestation Become Dangerous For Your Property?

Termites are known as the silent destroyer. The name is apt because termites can eat away at your home quickly, and do so without immediate, noticeable damage. That’s a scary thought.

But what may even more disconcerting is that there are many reasons why termite infestations can become dangerous for your property.

• Termites eat more than just wood.

You may have heard all about how termites love to eat wood, and if your house is made out of plaster, metal, or concrete, you are safe from them and the damage they cause.

That is just not true. Termites can and do eat more than just wood; they can quickly destroy plaster, metal, and other materials just as fast as wood and lumber.

• Termites can and will eat your furniture.

As if it weren’t bad enough that they’re in your walls, termites can also get a taste for your furniture. Just like they devour wood and timber outside, inside termites can be a real nuisance to your wood furniture.

Termites ca and will cause damage if they get to your tables, chairs, bookcases, and even heart-breaking if they get to your antiques.

• Termites eat until there’s nothing left.

Termites will eat you out of house and home. No, they don’t stand in front of the fridge eating your snacks all day. Instead, they eat your house around you.

Termites cause sagging floors and ceilings, and if they eat too much, you will have costly repairs ahead of you. 

• What to do if you have a termite problem?

Since termites can cause significant damage before they’re noticed, you should call a professional before attempting anything on your own. You will probably need to fumigate. Calling in some professional help is far less complicated and costs less than you may think, and even less so if you catch the problem early, and consider this solution.

• Can you prevent termites yourself? 

There are many ways that termites can enter your home. They are attracted to wood and timber and may be an issue outside your home before they are actually in your home. Once there is a home infestation, however, termites can cause costly damage.

While you can prevent termites yourself, it is not always a fool-proof option, and calling a professional may be your best bet. If you’re not ready to call a professional, there are options for you so you can prevent termites. 

Some easy ways to prevent a termite infestation yourself include repairing any water leaks, cleaning gutters and downspouts, and keeping piles of wood as well as trees and mulch, away from the foundation of your house.