Out of all of the pests you could have in your home, termites are probably one of the worst because of the immense amount of damage they can cause in a short amount of time. They eat wood and can and will chew their way through your home, causing floors, studs, stairs, and the house frame to become weak. To make sure that you are aware of when you might be in need of termite extermination services, you will want to know what the signs of an infestation are. Here are some things to keep a look out for:

The Wood Sounds Hollow

You will want to knock or tap on some of the exposed wood in your home. It might be the baseboards, door frames, or load-bearing wood beams in the basement. The idea is to knock on them to see if they give off a hollow sound. If they do not sound as though they are solid, you will want to call for an inspection for termites. 

Paint Is Peeling

It might resemble water damage at first. The peeling paint may only be visible in certain areas of the home and it might be in a line, going across the ceiling or wall. If it is not actually from water damage, there is a good chance that it is from termites. The paint is peeling from the termites moving and eating their way across your ceilings and walls.

You Have Seen A Termite Wing

You might come across a single termite wing. If you do, don't make the mistake of assuming that it's only one or two termites. Where there's one, there could be thousands. Call for an exterminator to conduct an inspection of your home right away so a plan of action can be formed.

With those few points in mind, you should have an easy time discovering whether you have the need for termite extermination and control. Make sure that you are not wasting any time once you discover that you have termites in your home. They can chew through a lot of wood very fast, causing significant damage that you will have to spend more money on to repair. Call around to see who can get to your home the quickest so the extermination process can begin. Ask a termite control professional for advice on what you might be able to do in order to prevent any further infestations.