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Termites can cause a significant amount of damage to your home or business, so it’s important to know how to tell if you’ve got an infestation. Here, the team at AAA Termite & Pest Control in Kaneohe, HI, answers three common questions their customers ask them about termites so you can be sure these pests aren’t present on your property.

3 Termite FAQs

1. How Can I Tell if I Have Termites?

Termites typically live deep within structures, like the trim around windows or in the walls. This means you may not spot them unless you’re making some home improvements, like replacing a window or switching out a light fixture. It’s unusual to see these bugs running around on the floor, as they aren’t often in plain sight. 

But you don’t have to wait until you’re renovating to figure out if you’ve got a pest problem. Keep an eye out for damage such as darkening or blistered wood. Some termite infestations leave behind a trail as if your home has water damage: buckling drywall or swollen wood is common. If you knock on a wall and it seems hollow, this could indicate the presence of termites.

2. How Do I Know It’s a Termite & Not Another Insect?

termite treatmentTermites can be winged or not, and they often resemble ants, making it difficult to tell the difference between the two. Generally, however, termites have longer wings, and their bodies aren’t segmented, like ants are. Finally, while an ant’s wings will be different sizes, termite wings are all the same size.

3. What Can Termites Really Do to My Home?

Termites eat wood, but they also ingest many wood byproducts, like books and paper, boxes, drywall, furniture, and even the backing on your carpet. Termites can cause thousands of dollars of significant structural damage in as little as a few weeks by eating through the flooring, walls, and ceilings. 

If you think you may have termites, it’s important to call in a professional right away to prevent them from destroying your home. Kaneohe residents can turn to the team at AAA Termite & Pest Control. They’re known for being responsive to their clients and providing a wide range of quality pest management services. To schedule your inspection, visit their website or call (808) 247-5533.

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