The Top 5 Signs of Termite Damage

ALL ABOUT TERMITES What are the top 5 signs of termite damage? Hollow Sounding out. They prefer dark, humid environments Wood Termites like to eat the wood from the inside Termites that are meant to reproduce Wing Shedding's are able to grow wings, and fly to find and establish new breeding colonies Paint Distortion openings in your wood furnishings Termites are able to invade through tiny Mud Tubes Termites build these mud tubes surfaces to provide a moist environment when they are looking for food. Frass Termites excrete these wood colored droppings while they eat their way through wood. What can you do to prevent termites from entering your home? Monitor and seal any cracks or open crevices you see in wood you have in your home, especially in foundation, roof siding, vents and windows Decrease your chance of forming the perfect home for termites by storing mulch, firewood and wood chips away from your house Call a specialist when you see signs of termite infestation Facts about termites Two leading species of termites are prevalent in the US- they are the underground Termites (Subterranean) and those that completely live in wood (Drywood) Subterranean are able to construct onies in soil, and Drywood are able to find homes in the framing, furniture and hardwood floors of homes ites Both are much more prevalent in parts of the country that have warmer climates Subterranean termites are found in 49 states with the exception of Alaska Termites live all year round, however swarms of them can be found most commonly in the Spring time 24 Termites live all over the state of Florida including Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami Termites can swarm throughout the year in Florida due to its warm and moist climate Statistics of Termite Infestation and Damage APPROXIMATELY 600,000 U.S. HOMES ARE DAMAGED BY TERMITES EACH YEAR $5 billion every year is spent on control of termites or repairing damage incurred every year Termites destroy crops and man-made structures as well, these damages can add up to as much as $30 billion Home ownerş will spend an average of about $3,000 dollars to rectify damage incurred by termites http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/home-malintenance/summer-malntenance/five-signs-yourthome-may-be-infested-with-termites.aspx http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/home-maintenance/summer-maintenance/five-signs-your-home-may-be-infested-with-termites.aspx http://www.realtorcom/home-garden/home-maintenance/summer-maintenance/five-signs-your-home-may-be-infested-with-termites.aspx http://www.termites.com/reglonal-termite-information/forida/ http://www.termites.com/information/statistics/ http://www.termites.com/information/statistics/recent-statistics-about-termite damage/ Arrow ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES