Every year termites swarm across the U.S. looking for places to establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young winged termites to start a colony and takes an opening of just 1/64th of an inch for them to get into a home. That’s why every year 1 U.S. home in 30 is infested.
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Signs of Termites:
Because so much of the damage caused by termites is within the inner walls of a structure, it can be difficult to know if you have a termite problem until it is too late. However, there are three warning signs to help you determine if you have a termite problem.
Winged termites are often the first sign of subterranean termite infestation. Swarming termites are attracted to light and are often found near windows, doors, vents and lighting fixtures.
Experiencing a termite swarm is the most obvious indicator that your property has a termite problem. Worker termites are small, light-colored insects that move quickly when exposed to light and are the type involved in spring swarms. Even if you haven
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