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  1. Jan 15, 2019 · Holes In Wood. Termites bore into wood and consume it from the inside out. Therefore, wood that’s been damaged by termites will often have multiple tiny holes that were drilled by the termites. Once inside the wood, termites create tunnels—also referred to as galleries.

  2. Jul 26, 2023 · The number one thing that attracts termites to a home is moisture, namely moist wood or moist soil near the home’s foundation. To prevent these conditions, replace water-damaged wood ASAP before termites have a chance to find it and let your soil dry out between each watering.

  3. Here are the top 5 facts you need to know about termites in wood. 1) There are 3 types of termites that commonly infest wood: subterranean, drywood, and dampwood. Subterranean termites live underground and build mud tubes up to a food source (aka your wooden structure).

  4. Hollowed-Out Wood : Tap wooden structures in your yard, such as fences and decks, with a mallet or your hand. Hollow-sounding wood may indicate termite damage. Sagging or Weak Wood : Termites weaken the structural integrity of wood, causing it to become saggy or weak.

  5. Jun 6, 2024 · The most common form of termite in most of the United States is the native subterranean termite. Other, less common, types of termites include the smaller drywood termite and the invasive Formosan termite. How Can I Prevent Termite Infestation? Make the Structure Less Attractive to Termites

  6. Apr 30, 2024 · Termite damage can be identified by small pin-shaped holes in the wood, a hollow sound, mud tunnels, and the presence of termite droppings, also called “frass.” Some kinds of termites are...

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  8. Jan 9, 2023 · Termites in the soil can also indicate a water leak or drainage problem. The reason subterranean termites build colonies in the soil is that they require damp conditions. Broken sprinkler lines, leaky faucets and cracked pipes can all attract termites. So can low areas in the yard where water pools after rainfall.