You’re about to buy a new home and you have a lot of questions. Do I have to have waterproofing? What’s the maintenance like? What should I do if I find some termites in my house? The answers to these questions depend on where you live, so check out this blog article and learn more about drywood termites!

What are drywood termites?

Drywood termites are a type of wood-eating insect that can infest any kind of wooden structure, including homes. They are challenging to detect and treat, so it’s important to know what signs to look for if you suspect they’re present. Seeing professional help will be more helpful for the termites and other insects like bed bugs. Aardwolf provides termite and Bed Bugs control services solutions. Here are six things to keep in mind if you think you may have drywood termites:

1. Look for cracks in the wood: This is one of the most common signs that termites are present. Termites create these cracks as they feed on the wood, which allows them access to the moisture and nutrients inside.
2. Check your insulation: If there’s a lot of damage or missing insulation around your home’s exterior walls, chances are high that termites are involved. Termites use insulation as shelter and food storage, so they’ll go after it if they find an opening.
3. Check for faecal droppings: If you see piles of faecal droppings near the entrance of your home, or in areas where there’s a lot of damage, then you likely have termites. termites will excrete an oily substance called propolis which is used as protection against predators and parasites, so finding this evidence will be sure proof that termites are at work.
4. Look for signs of chewing: If you notice large chunks or chunks missing from your wooden pieces, that’s a sign that termites have been at work!

Signs of drywood termite infestation

If you’re considering purchasing a new home and there’s one thing you should be aware of, it’s the potential for drywood termite infestation. Here are four signs to look for:

1. Damp or wet conditions

One of the hallmarks of a drywood termite colony is that the wood is always damp or wet. If you detect any areas in your home where the wood seems constantly damp, this could indicate an infestation.

1. Dark brown fecal pellets

Termites produce dark brown pellets when they’re feeding and as they travel around the colony looking for food. If you notice these pellets all over your property, an infestation has likely occurred.

1. Infested woodchips or material

If you find any pieces of wood that are visibly damaged – especially if there are holes in them – this is another sign that termites have been at work. Termites will chew on wooden surfaces until they break down and release cellulose which can be seen as dark brown sawdust on the surface.

How to prevent and kill drywood termites

The basic steps to prevent and kill drywood termites include finding out if you have them, preventing their entry into your home, treating any damage they do, and sealing any cracks in your home’s foundation. Here’s a look at each step:

1) Find out if you have drywood termites. You can use a pest control company or do it yourself with a simple inspection. If you have them, take the necessary steps to prevent them from entering your home.

2) Prevent their entry into your home. One way to do this is to seal all cracks around the foundation of your home using caulk or sealant. You can also use Termoboride spray or capsules to kill them on contact (just be sure to follow the instructions carefully).