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Signs Of A Termite Problem In Peoria, IL

There’s a reason why termites get called the “Silent Destroyers” by homeowners. While there are plenty of signs you can spot of a termite infestation, these signs also tend to be subtle, and homeowners may go months before noticing them.

Some examples include:

• Your drywall looks like it’s drooping or there appears to be some discoloration that’s developed.
• When you tap wooden walls or step on wooden flooring, it sounds hollow.
• The paint on your wall begins to start peeling and seems like there may even be water damage.
• You’re noticing an actual swarm of termites in or around your home.
• You’re noticing tiny, pinprick-sized holes in your drywall.
• Around the foundation of your home and outside, there are tiny mud tubes.
• Excess moisture from the termites creates buckling in laminate or wooden flooring.
• After the termite swarm, you notice discarded wings lying around your home, especially near entry-points.
• The tile or wooden flooring in your home begins to feel “loose” when you step on it due to excess moisture.
• Around your home, there are tiny drywood pellets, which look like specks of salt and pepper.
• Your floorboards suddenly begin to sound squeaky whenever you walk on them.
• When you inspect your walls, furniture, or flooring, you notice hollow, maze-like patterns that run through the wood.
• Your windows and doors begin to get stuck frequently.
• Wooden walls or furniture begins to show signs of damage.

While it may seem like there are a lot of signs that come with a termite infestation, they happen so gradually they often go unnoticed. And by the time you do notice these pests, the structural damage they’ve caused could be permanent.

For this reason, it’s a good idea to get annual inspections – not only can a professional spot the subtle signs of a termite infestation but having them done annually is a great way to catch termites before the infestation has really taken root.