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What Does a Termite Nest Look Like?

What Does a Termite Nest Look Like?

Most even donโ€™t know what a termite looks like, let alone figure out what their nest looks like. You will find many people who confuse termites with ants. So, it wonโ€™t be surprising to find that most people donโ€™t know what a termite nest looks like.
So, before you can start drawing a picture inside your mind, termite nests come in varying shapes and sizes. In addition, you can find them almost everywhere, if you know where to look. You can find termite nests outside in open areas, in trees, on walls, under your houses in the crawl spaces, underground, and sometimes even on poles.
Different areas have different termite species, which make their nests different from other termite species.
What you need to learn about termites is that they survive and thrive in warm and moist places. And the trickiest place to identify a termite nest is underground. Usually, subterranean termites go for making their nests underground, where they can find plenty of warmth and moisture to survive.

What to do When You Find One Near Your House?

As long as termites are making nests outside your houses, it can be an amazing thing to see. Other than human beings, termites are probably the only species on the planet that can construct nests that even take care of ventilation. If you ever come across a documentary on termites and how they build their nests, you will be shocked at their amazing knowledge of constructing structures.

However, if you find a termite nest near your house, itโ€™s time to stop getting impressed by their construction prowess and think more about saving your construction because termites feed on wood. Having a termite nest near the house can be harmful to your house as it might cause damage to your home.
Here are some ways to help you save your house from a termite infestation threat.

Look for Termite Activity in Your House

See, if you know that there is a termite nest near your house, then the least you can do is stay alert. If termites decide to travel to your house and get comfortable, then you will be left with a major problem. So, you must look for these signs.

Termite Droppings: Whenever termites are at work somewhere, you can see a dust-like material on the ground near their place of activity. This material looks similar to sawdust. This means that your house likely has a termite problem that you need to take care of before it spreads too much.

Moist Places: Termites love moisture, and if you have places in your house where you can find any leakages that may cause moisture to build up, then there is a high chance there will be termites. So, be careful and keep a check for such moist corners in your house.

Regular Inspections

Yes, you can inspect your houses by yourself. However, it is always a better choice to call for professional help. Regular professional inspections will help you identify and take care of a termite problem before it can cause too much damage.

Termite Treatments

Termite treatments are available on the market, and calling professional pest control companies can help you decide which treatment can help you get rid of your termite problem (if you have one). Termite treatments can range from somewhere between $200 to $3500, depending on the level of infestation in your house.

Conclusion

In the end, if you cannot keep a regular check for termites in or around your house, then you better choose professional help. Knowing what termite nests look like can only be helpful to the extent that you know when to call a professional to get rid of them.

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Disclaimer: The information presented on this webpage provides general knowledge about pests and potential treatments. It is important to note that this content is not meant to serve as medical advice. In the case of a medical emergency, please dial 000 promptly and adhere to the provided guidance.

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