Telltale Signs of Termite Trouble

TELLTALE SIGNS OF TERMITE TROUBLE TERMITE STATS 2,300 41 $5 billion in termite damage annually in the U.S. termite species termite species globally in the U.S. Q COULD YOU HAVE TERMITES? LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS SHUTTLE TUBES SWARMS Mud tunnels on exposed Flying swarms of termites foundation, flooring, or walls Dead termites on window Break the tunnel-if it is sashes rebuilt, termites are present HOLLOW WOOD DIRTY WOOD Tap wood to determine if it's hollow Termites drag dirt into wood Use a knife or screwdriver to Dirt is a sign that damage is test hollowness from termites, not moisture ROTTEN WOOD TERMITE DROPPINGS Wood that's dark and discolored Look like piles of wood shavings Warped or bubbled wood or paint Also called termite frass SEE THE SIGNS? TAKE THESE STEPS 12 3 4 5 6. 7 8 9 %23 Empty standing Call a termite Move stacks of Clear vegetation away from your home control wood or debris service away from your water home INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: BURNS www.burnstermitecontrolphoenix.com PEST ELIMINATION SOURCES: www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Isoptera www.angieslist.com/articles/5-signs-you-might-have-termites.htm realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13108069 www.burnstermitecontrolphoenix.com/703814/2013/05/29/tips-for-preventing-termites-from- taking-over-your-home.html %24