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1. www.orkin.com › how-termites-get-in-your-homeHow Termites Get in Your Home | Orkin

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   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. Subterranean termites also enter homes through cracks in the foundation and cracks in brick mortar. Sometimes, they even use the holes in concrete blocks to travel through foundation walls.

2. termitesexplorer.com › termites-in-kansasUncovering the Secret of Termites in Kansas: How to Protect ...

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Store wood piles away from your home and remove mulch and organic debris around your home. Keep foundation vents, window wells, and other openings free from debris. Seal any cracks or crevices in the foundation of your home. Check for signs of termite infestation, including mud tubes, wood damage, and discarded wings.

3. www.mightymitetermite.com › blog › species-ofSpecies of Termites Found in California | MightyMite Termite

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   Sep 15, 2023 · The three primary termite species in California are Drywood, Dampwood, and Subterranean. Of the three, subterranean termites do the most damage, because they work nearly 80 times faster than drywood termites. Drywood termites are the second most destructive to homes, with Dampwood termites primarily colonizing damp, decaying wood.

4. artisanwoodfloorsllc.com › hardwood-flooring-blogThe Types of Termites That Can Damage Your Hardwood Floors ...

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   There are a few different types of pests that can cause damage to hardwood floors, such as carpenter ants, powder post beetles, or termites. It is essential to correctly identify the insects in order to determine the right course of treatment. Worker termites have a soft, pale yellow body instead of the hard and dark bodies of other pests.

5. homeinspectioninsider.com › termites-with-wingsWhat Flying Termites Look Like: 15 Things to Know

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   Nov 2, 2023 · 2. Bright Lights. At night, winged termites are drawn to bright lights like your windows, which can invite them inside. Other outside sources could also create a wonderful home for termites outside your home. 3. Wood Debris. Termites may live in wood debris near your home, like firewood, tree stumps, or mulch. 4.

6. todayshomeowner.com › pest-control › guidesHow Termites Get into Your Home and Why (2024) | Today's ...

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   Apr 21, 2024 · All the damage is caused by termites tunneling through the wood in your floors, ceiling, and walls, and those structures expand as the termites build more and more nests and have more young. After that, floors and walls can give way completely due to the damage to their structural integrity. Eventually, your home will collapse.

7. www.trianglepest.com › blog › termites-in-north-carolinaWhat You Need To Know About Termites In North Carolina ...

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   Termite Damage: One of the most common ways to identify termites in North Carolina is by the damage they leave behind. Termites will eat away at wood, often leaving a tell-tale sign of damage that looks like ripples in the wood. If you see this type of damage it's important to call a professional to investigate as soon as possible.