One of the biggest threats to your Ocean Isle Beach home is termites. These sneaky, destructive insects can do such severe damage they actually compete with hurricanes and tornadoes in terms of repair costs. What's even worse is they can be doing this level of damage to your home while you don't even know it! That's why they need to be at the top of your Ocean Isle Beach pest control priority list.
Signs Of Termite Damage You Should Look Out For
Termite damage can be subtle, especially in the beginning. That means before you wind up with sagging ceilings and collapsing walls, you need to look for other signs of a termite problem, such as:
- Windows and doors that won't open or shut all the way.
- Wood that looks water-damaged without a source of water.
- Floorboards that creak or buckle.
- Exposed wood that has tunnels gouged through it.
- Sawdust mixed with termite droppings.
All these can be signs that an active termite infestation is damaging your home. What's worse is that homeowner's insurance often won't cover termite damage because termite control is considered the responsibility of the homeowner. If termites get into your house, you could be footing the bill yourself. The best way to avoid being on the hook for thousands of dollars in repairs is to catch problems early and prevent them before they start. Remember, termite removal only gets more expensive as time goes on.
Just A Few Termites Or An Infestation?
Before you get a termite inspection, there's no such thing as just a few termites. This is because termite colonies are huge and complex entities that spread themselves over time. What looks like a few termites to the naked eye might actually be just a few termites – or it could be an infestation that has spread throughout your entire house.
This means you should treat every termite infestation like an emergency. The second you notice signs of termite presence or see a few live termites crawling around, you need to call in the experts.
This is especially true if you have a termite swarm on your property. Termite colonies only put out reproductive adults when they're well-established, and those winged alates don't fly very far before they swarm and mate. This means if you have a swarm on your property, the chances are high that you have an established infestation.
Repairing Termite Damage
Termite damage is often difficult to repair. If termites get into your floor joists, support beams, wall studs, or other major structural components of your home, you could be looking at months of work and thousands upon thousands in costs. The unfortunate reality is termites do an incredible amount of damage to homes – an estimated five billion dollars per year in the United States alone. That's more damage than the damage caused by hail and tornadoes combined. And it bears repeating that homeowner's insurance companies are unlikely to cover either termite removal or termite damage repair, meaning you'll be footing the bill for both.
Total Termite Control Services: No Problem Too Big Or Small
Termite control may be a vital part of homeownership, but it doesn't have to be a hassle – or cost an arm and a leg. Here at Jay Taylor Exterminating, we're the friendliest termite experts near you. Our termite experts are not just the best of the best at their jobs. They're also dedicated to customer satisfaction. Jay Taylor Exterminating termite pros will do everything it takes to ensure your termite infestation is gone for good and you're 100% satisfied with our affordable and customer-centric service. So give us a call or visit our contact page to get started on your journey to a termite-free home today.