What Happens When Your Home Is Attacked By Termites

There are many pests out there that will try to sneak into your home and make your life miserable, such as roaches, rats, mice, mosquitoes, moths and even some birds. Wouldn’t it be great if these species did not even exist? Well, unfortunately, we cannot undo them.

But, luckily there are many solutions out there on how to get rid of them for good. In the further text we will discuss the major issues caused by termites, how to find out if they have infested your home and how to handle their removal. If you are interested in these topics, just read on to find out more.

How to Detect Termites

Most of the times, people are unaware of their home being infested by termites. This is because they are not visible on the outside. They are attracted to timber, paper, furniture and alike in your home. 

So, how do you fight a hidden enemy? Do not worry, termites are no ninjas. If you notice that your wooden areas of the house, such as floors, are hollow –  you should call for a professional help from someone experienced.

If you do this regularly, you will detect termites on time before they have done immense damage to your home and save yourself the expensive repairs. It is best to deal with this problem in its early stage, as is the case with most of the problems in general.

Preventing is Better Than Fixing

The thing that puts us on the top of the food change is our brain. We can come up with solutions to just about anything. In this case, the easiest solution would be to simply prevent termites from ever damaging your house.

This can be done by safe proofing the vulnerable areas, such as vents with some tight mesh screening. This will decrease the cost of repairs as well. If you do carry out a repair, make sure to paint the area to make it match the rest of your home.

 

Get a Warranty

This one should be a must, especially if you live in an area famous for subterranean termite infestations. It is not that expensive, and you can always ask your termite control company for an extended warranty. Many of them offer guarantees that promise that termites will never return after they have treated it, or at least you will be calm for the next several years.

In case you are selling the house, it is recommended you transfer the warranty to the next owners so they are at peace as well. This will put people at ease especially if they know about your previous experience with such an infestation. You should definitely tell the buyers about your infestation history living in the house and ensure them the problem has been solved.

Selling a House

Now that we have touched upon on termites and selling the house, let us further discuss it. If your primary goal is to sell your house, you should call the pest control company and have them fully inspect the house. This way, when the buyer asks you, you can present them with a full, certified disclaimer about your house being completely termite-free.

Termite infested house lose a lot of value on the market. You should not allow for this to happen since there is an easy solution to retain that value. It will be well worth it since the inspection cost is laughable compared at what you can lose when selling the big property.

The Damage

The worst part of having termites is the damage they have caused. If the damage is not that big, you are lucky. In any case, you should definitely repair everything that is wooden if you want to sell your house. These buggers can leave quite a mark on your home. Sometimes a nice paint job and polish can be enough to solve the issue.

Why is it better to fix the problem, than to leave it? Well, of course, there is the aesthetic part. And, secondly, the buyers interested in your house can often use things like this to bring down the price of your asset. If you value your home, you should invest in it. These investments always pay off since your home is your biggest asset.

other valuable readings:

How to Prevent Termites and Other Creepy Crawlers from Damaging Your House

5 Signs of Termites and How to Eradicate Them

Conclusion

We have come to the end of our discussion on issues caused by termites. In case you were desperate on finding solutions, and you are a victim of these pesky bugs, hopefully, this article helped relieve some of that stress. It is always best to have professionals deal with such pests, as they are trained and have expertise in the field.

Need professional help?
talk to the guys from Pestworks, who will fully inspect your home for vermin and pests as needed. They recommend to do a termite inspection on a yearly basis.

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