Yes termites are well known hardwood boring pests though it takes time for the damage they cause to hardwood floors to become apparent to homeowners.
Information on hardwood termites what to look for.
Hollowed or damaged wood.
So the old saying of if you can t even drive a nail through hardwood there is no way that the termites could eat it is just a myth.
After a termite infestation has been treated it is possible for damaged hardwood floors to be repaired.
These areas or blisters can indicate termites feeding within or below.
If you suspect you have termites it is best to have a professional assess and treat the infestation.
Termites are very difficult to identify.
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The waist section of a termite is a lot thicker than that of an ants.
Just in a few years a considerably numerous colony of subterranean termites can entirely destroy a house and as a result it becomes unlivable and ramshackle.
Do your own research but most important of all call an expert.
The section where the thorax meets the abdomen is very narrow on an ant whereas on a termite this section is quite large.
If left uncontrolled for some years termite colonies can eat away at your hardwood floor to the point that it becomes noticeable and weaker at the infested spots.
Both flying ants and termites have two sets of wings.
Take a look at the top three signs of termite activity below.
Termites have always been leading an extremely secret way of life thus representing a hidden danger for a man and his dwelling.
There is some kind of myth that termites and other subterranean insects are attracted by hardwood mulch or bark but in fact insects like moisture coolness and darkness under the mulch.
For years they can live and work in hard to get spaces of.
Termites eat hard wood deck of home don t rely on false information rely on facts.
However a termite s are both the same size compared to an ant who have one set larger than the other.
And the thicker the mulch the more insects you re likely to find.