4 major Signs of termite damage in sydney homes

And what to do about it.....

2 in 3 Sydney homes are exposed to the possibility of termites.

With 2 in 3 homes being exposed to the possibility of termites, they have become quite a big issue for property owners throughout Sydney. Without understanding the proper signs, you may not realise until it’s too late and your home is invested with those little critters. We will go over all the specific signs to look for and what to do if termites are detected.

The Infrastructure of Your Home

Termites don’t care how your house looks, whether you went for a minimalist, modern design or if you prefer an older look, but what they do care about is what your home is made out of and if it’s wood, their favourite!

Exterior protections down always work because termites are able to travel through the soil and go under the surface of your home. Which means they can sneak inside of your home and quickly start attacking the beams made out of wood.

It’s also important that before buying a new home you understand the TIP, or Termite Infestation Probability Zone, index report which will give you a good understanding of the termite activity in your area.

Neighbours Hired Pest Control

f you noticed that your neighbours were recently inspected by pest control, that may be a good sign that you need to take a look at your own home.

Realise that most of the time, if pest control has been contacted it’s likely that they will start migrating to your home for a safer place to find food.

Any termites that don’t die in your neighbor’s house are very likely to move right next door into yours.

You’ve Found a Colony

Termites aren’t the type of critters you live in peace with since they usually don’t have any regard for your property.

Finding a colony near your home isn’t like finding a bird’s nest, they are not your friends.

So once you find a colony you should know it’s time for you to set up for battle, which means contacting an inspector and working on a termite barrier.

Mud Tunnels, Damaged Wood, and Other Signs that Scream Termites!

Other signs of visible termite activity are mud tunnels or damaged wood around your property.

Termites sometimes build mud tunnels beneath the soil so definitely look for tunnels around the outside of your house along with any damaged wood around the exterior. The mud tunnels allow termites to trap heat and moisture, giving them the best environment to protect their food. This causes timber to swell, so keep a note of any windows or doors that are hard to open.

Also, check for a hollow sound when tapping on wood around your home as termites eat wood from the inside out. Softened wood is also another sign that termites have invaded and are doing damage.

12 years experience in Sydney Homes

Are you experiencing any of the signs above? If so, it’s imperative that you take immediate action before your termite problem goes from bad to worse.

Elite has serviced over 3,000 homes in the past 12 years and aims to continue serving Sydney siders with their termite issues to our best abilities.

Although we are growing, we continue to run like an owner operated company, so you can be assured you will receive the highest quality service possible. With all the perks such as highly attentive service, great advice and extreme attention to detail.

Contact us at Elite Pest & Termite Solutions now!

get a quote

Get a quote from Elite with no obligation. A specialist will contact you as soon as possible.