Termites can cause a lot of problems if they invade your property. In Texas, termite season starts around February or March, but you can find termites on your property all year long. Many people think it is impossible to get rid of these invasive bugs once they have invaded your property. However, in reality, termites can be eliminated, but it usually takes the help of a professional pest control specialist.
Our team members at Aries Pest Control have experience dealing with termite infestations that vary from mild to severe. Our Austin pest control specialists can help you determine the best way to get rid of the termites around your home. Here’s what you need to know about spotting signs of termites, how quickly they destroy property, and how to get rid of infestations and prevent them from returning.
Signs Of Termite Activity To Watch For Around Your Property
In Austin, people often find subterranean termites around their homes. These termites can be exceptionally destructive and are sometimes able to build large nests on your property without your knowledge. If these destructive insects invade your property, you may notice the following signs:
- Long and thin mud tubes on the exterior wall of your home or building
- Uneven or bubbling paint on the walls
- Wood that is soft or brittle
- Hollow wooden beams and other wooden surfaces around your home
- Dark spots or blisters on your wooden surfaces
Flying termites, also known as alates, will swarm your property during the spring to find a new place to live. Once they have found a mate, they will discard their wings and start their own colony. If you see any discarded wings or termite swarmers around your property, you should have your home inspected for termites as soon as possible.
Exactly How Quickly Termites Destroy Property
If you have a termite infestation on your property, there is some good news: termite damage doesn't usually show up overnight. You are not going to have termites invade your home one day and have structural damage to your home the next day.
While these bugs can cause extensive damage to your home, it usually takes quite a while before it reaches dangerous levels. The amount of damage that termites cause will depend on the specific type of termite that you have in your home. But on average, it can take between three and five years before you notice any significant damage to your home.
While it may take a long time to destroy a home, termites are also great at staying undetected for years at a time. This is why professional termite control is vital if you want to protect your home from damage.
What It Takes To Get Rid Of Termites
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the right termite control treatment. In order to completely eliminate the termites around your home, you will first need to find out where they are the most active. Once the hotspots have been treated, you should focus on other areas of your home. Many times, your property will need to be treated more than one time to ensure that all eggs, larvae, and adults have been eliminated. It's important to eliminate the entire population to avoid having a reinfestation.
How Do I Permanently Control Termites?
The best way to eliminate termites from your home and keep them away for good is to have professional home pest control. At Aries Pest Control, we have been successfully treating termite infestations of all severity levels for decades. Give us a call today to see how we can help keep your Austin home safe from termites.