How Do Termites Get Into My House?
They typically enter homes at ground level or below, but they can build mud tubes to enter spots several feet above ground level. One of the most common ways termites get in your home is through wood-to-ground contact, including doorframes, deck posts, and porch steps or supports.
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What Termites Need?
Termites need food (cellulose such as wood), moisture and warmth to survive.
Wood building materials in and around homes - from the basement to the crawl space to the attic - can provide the ideal food source for these wood-destroying insects.
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What Is A Mud Tube?
Mud tubes are pathways termites use to connect colonies in the soil to food sources above ground. Tubes work as a shelter to protect termites from predators. In addition, these tunnels lock in moisture needed for termites to survive. Workers may construct mud tubes on pipes or conduit that penetrates the slab or runs under the foundation
Termite Damage Can Cost You Thousands
Termite damage can be more costly to repair than any other pest-related damage. A serious termite infestation can put you out $3,000 or more in repair costs.
Mature termite colonies can cause serious damage to your home that can cost several thousand dollars to repair if you wait too long. It is estimated that termites cause over $5 billion in damage every year here in the United States.
Thankfully, most termite infestations are found before serious damage has been caused. Small-scale termite infestations will be largely cosmetic and cost only a few hundred dollars. Termite infestations that last for around 5 years can cause structural damage in our homes. When this is the case, repair costs will be much higher.
Termites
The most damaging subterranean termites are Coptotermes species, which include Formosan and Asian termites, and Reticulitermes species, which include the Eastern subterranean termite. All of these termites can be found throughout Florida, except for the Asian termite, which is located primarily in South Florida.
WDO Inspection
When you have a WDO inspection conducted in Florida, a home inspector will make sure that your entire home or business is assessed for signs of wood-destroying insects. While these inspections are mostly centered around checking for termites, certain beetles and ants will also be reported if they are found.
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