Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Dee, and I hate pests. I have struggled with many pests in my home, but contrary to popular misconception, these pests have been bigger than mice or cockroaches or ants. Rather, I have had squirrels in the attic and various marsupials living under my porch. This blog is devoted to getting rid of the larger animals. It contains everything I have learned about removing and deterring these creatures. If you hate pests but want to focus on the larger pests, you have come to the right place. Please explore my blog and enjoy!
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Termite infestation is one of the biggest pest problems any business can face.
Aside from causing costly damage to your commercial building, termites can also hurt the earning potential and revenues of your business.
If customers see any signs of termite activity within or around your establishment, they might assume that you don't take building safety seriously. As a result, they may avoid doing business with you.
If you'd like to stop termites from damaging your commercial building and business reputation, your best bet is to catch signs of termite activity as early as possible (and before your customers do).
Discussed below are 3 warning signs of termites on your commercial property.
1. Wood Damage
Termites tunnel through wood as they feed off the material. This causes the damaged wood to produce a hollow sound when tapped. If you notice areas where the wood produces such a sound when hit, you may have a termite infestation on your property.
In some cases, you may notice some "soft" spots when you lightly press on the wood. This usually indicates water damage but could also alert you of potential termite activity.
You can also check the wood material kept outside your commercial building for any signs of termite damage. If the wood looks like it's been eaten by termites, it is likely that termite activity could be going on inside your building.
2. Mud Tubes
If you see pencil-size mud tubes on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces of your building interiors or exteriors, those may be infrastructure that worker termites are using to transport food to their colonies. Typically, the tubes will extend all the way to the ground.
Noticing these early enough can make a big difference in reducing the extent of property damage that termites can cause.
3. Discarded Wings
Termites live in large social colonies. But when they mature, they grow wings and depart from their current colonies so they can build new ones. Once a mature termite meets the right mating partner, they drop their wings near the nesting site.
If you spot several tiny wings discarded within or around your commercial building, this is an indication that it is swarming season for termites. You'll need to have a termite inspection done immediately.
If you notice the above-discussed or other signs of termites on your commercial property, it is best to contact a commercial pest control company like Blake's Pest Management immediately. Don't let termites drive you out of business!
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