So You May Have Termites
January 6, 2018
If you plan on purchasing a new home in Oldsmar, FL you need to know about termite control
It’s an amazing feeling to own your own home. Not only do you get to show it off to your friends and family, but you get to decorate it however you want. Before you purchase your dream home, there’s some steps in between - paperwork, inspections, etc. The last thing you need is the inspector telling you that the home has termites. So what are some of the warning signs?
The Warning Signs for Termites
Cracks in the home’s foundation
Termites leave behind pencil-sized mud tubes as shelters around these cracks.
The drywall starts to crumble
This is due to moisture which is a breeding ground for termites. When they find territory in the walls, they weaken it and can damage support beams.
Unusual stains
In a bedroom, you notice the walls had bubbling paint and stains. These are more tell-tale signs of a termite infestation.
Hollow walls
If you tap on a wall with a hammer or screwdriver and it sounds hollow, that’s a bad sign of termites living inside.
