Identifying And Getting Rid Of Drywood Termites In Manatee County
3/16/2023
Drywood termites are common throughout Florida. These tiny insects love to consume wood and can cause structural damage to your home and other wooden structures in a short amount of time. If you think that you might have drywood termites around your property, Keller's Pest Control can help you out. We have been providing complete pest control in Manatee County for almost thirty years, and we know what to do to get these destructive insects off your property.
Alarming Signs You May Have Drywood Termites
Drywood termites are sneaky creatures that can live in a home for a long time without detection. They live inside wood beams and other wooden objects. They rarely come out of their hiding spots unless the swarmers are looking for a new food source.
There are a few things that you can look for, even if you don't physically see these termites around your home. Some of the telltale signs that drywood termites will leave behind could include the following:
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Tiny holes in your drywall, baseboards, and other wooden objects.
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Paint that is peeling off of your wall for seemingly no reason.
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Loose tiles around your home.
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Buckling floorboards.
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Wood beams that feel hollow when you knock on them.
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Wood dust around your baseboards.
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Brittle wood that crumbles when you touch it.
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Excessively squeaky floorboards.
Drywood termites live in large colonies that can contain several thousand termites. Because they live in such large groups, it does not take too long for your home to end up with substantial damage to your home or business.
Drywood Termites Can Cause Extensive Property Damage
Termites have saw-like jaws that allow them to chew through wood at an alarming rate easily. If you have termites in your home, noticeable damage may start to appear within 3 to 5 years. You may notice sagging floorboards, hollowed-out support beams, and extensive wall damage. Drywood termites cause billions of dollars in damages yearly in the United States.
Ways To Prevent Drywood Termites in Your Home
If you want to keep termites out of your Manatee County home, you need to eliminate the things that attract them the most. Some preventive steps that you can take include the following:
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Remove any moisture or standing water that has accumulated around your house.
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Don't use mulch around your house, as it can hold moisture well. If you do use mulch in your yard, use it sparingly.
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Keep the crawl space under your home well-ventilated.
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Don't keep firewood stacked up near your house.
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Remove old tree limbs, stumps, and dead wood from your yard.
It is also a good idea to install a gutter system on your home to help keep water away from your house and from accumulating around your foundation.
The Best Termite Control For Manatee County Properties
It can be challenging to get rid of drywood termites on your own. These elusive insects are experts at staying out of sight. If you have seen signs of drywood termites on your property, you should give us a call as soon as possible to get started on our Manatee County termite control services. At Keller's Pest Control, we know how to stop these destructive termites in their tracks. We will not only eliminate the termites from your property, but we will also devise a plan that ensures they do not come back. Give us a call today to get your free quote and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Manatee County.
