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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Termite Exterminator

• Speed: Termite exterminators quickly eradicate the termites from your home. A professional termite exterminator has the tools, experience, and knowledge to quickly kill off the termites in your home and stop the damage from continuing.
• Experience & Knowledge: It is best to have someone with experience in removing pests or termites do your exterminating. A professional termite exterminator will be able to spot signs of termite activity that you may overlook because you do not have extensive experience with termites.
• Guarantee: Another benefit of hiring a reliable professional termite exterminator is the fact that you will have a guarantee on the work.

Signs That You Have a Termite Problem

If you have a termite problem in your Midland property, our team will quickly send someone to assess the situation and address your needs. Knowing the signs of a potential infestation can help you take quick action and ward off the worst of the damages. Here are some things to recognize:

• Mud Tubes: Look for small, pencil-sized mud tubes on exterior walls, wooden beams, or in crawl spaces. These tubes are created by termites to travel between their colony and any food sources.
• Visible Damage: Periodically check your walls, wooden beams, decks, and other wooden elements in your home for signs of wood. If you tap the surface and hear a hollow sound, or if you notice wood that appears damaged or crumbling, it could be a sign of a problem. Termites eat wood from the inside out, so the damage may not be immediately visible. Keep an eye out for unexplained warping or sagging in floors, ceilings, or walls; you might also notice tiny holes in wood surfaces, especially in a pattern.
• Discarded Wings or Swarmers: Finding piles of discarded wings, usually near windows or doors, is a sign that swarming termites have entered your home. You might even see winged termites, known as swarmers; if you see these inside your home, you likely have an infestation. These termites are looking for new places to establish colonies, so it’s important to contact a professional to address any level of activity before it gets worse. 
• Frass (Termite Droppings): Look for small, wood-colored pellets that resemble sawdust. These are termite droppings and can be found near infested wood.
• Buckling or Bubbling Paint: If you notice that paint on your walls is bubbling or buckling, it could be a sign of termite activity behind the surface.
• Unusual Noises: Listen for quiet clicking sounds coming from the walls. These sounds can be made by termites banging their heads against the wood or by the sound of their mandibles chewing. If you think you hear pest activity inside your walls, reach out to our exterminator as soon as possible.

Recognizing these signs early can help you address a termite problem before it causes significant damage to your property. If you suspect that you have a termite infestation in Midland, contact American Pest Control for an inspection and treatment.