Understanding the Damage Caused by Termites

Termites are widely known as one of the most threatening pests that your home can face. That’s because termites cause an incredible amount of damage to your home when left unchecked. Termites feast on wood, meaning the very support structure holding your home up can be crumbling from the inside before you realize it. When you first notice termite damage, it may actually look like water damage. In today’s blog, we cover how to spot termite damage, and what the actual cost of a termite infestation might be to your home.

How to Spot a Termite Infestation

It’s important to spot the signs of termites as soon as possible. This gives you the best chance at getting rid of them and protecting your home. At first glance, a termite infestation may look like slight water damage. You may notice swollen floors or walls. You may also pick up a slight mildew or mold odor from the damage. If you notice these signs, investigate further right away. If you notice veneer cracks in your furniture, walls, floors, or ceilings, you may want to preemptively contact a pest control expert to investigate the issue. 

How Much Damage Can Termites Do to Your Home?

It’s estimated that homeowners spend an average of $3000 to repair termite damage when it does happen. This is an expense you’ll definitely want to avoid. Termites can eat away at studs behind your walls. They can strip your floors of their structural integrity. Your ceilings may become weak and papery after termites take over. Making repairs to these areas of your home can be very costly, but they’re necessary. You need the structural integrity of your home to stay in tact for years to come. That’s why it’s best to catch termites before they get going.

What Steps Can You Take to Prevent Termites?

There are preventive steps that you can take to prevent termites from running amok inside your home. Spraying around the exterior of your house helps keep termites out. You can also use specific building materials, like pressure-treated lumber or concrete, when building or renovating your home to keep termites away. Having a regular spraying and inspection plan in place is the best preventive step that you can take, and an arrangement like that doesn’t have to be expensive.

Carmel Valley Pest Control Offers Termite Annual Agreements

We know how important your home is. At Carmel Valley Pest Control, we want to help you protect this special place. We offer annual termite agreements that include preventive spraying and a visual inspection every year. If our team discovers a problem during the inspection, they can recommend treatment for the issue right away. Learn more about this service by contacting Carmel Valley Pest Control in Carmel Valley, CA, today at (858) 350-8838, (760) 736-8838, or (888) 989-8838.