It is common knowledge that termites are costly pests, quickly chewing through wooden structures and beams in your home. The key to eliminating termites before they cause too much damage is to spot them early on, which is why it is important to know the warning signs of an infestation. The most common indicators include:

• Any live termites, especially if they flock to a certain spot in the wall
• Mud tubes and tunnels climbing your home’s foundation and walls
• Discarded wings from flying termites (swarmers)
• Sawdust-like droppings (frass) near a wall
• Papery or hollow-sounding timber
• Tiny holes in drywall
• Discolored drywall
• Sagging floors

Each termite species has its own preferences and habits, but all termite invasions generally have similar signs since they cause the same type of damage. Whether termites invade through a crack in the wall or by hitchhiking on a piece of wooden furniture, they will not hesitate before establishing their colony within the walls of your home. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if you see actual termites around your home, it’s time to call Pointe Pest Control as soon as possible. With our termite control in O’Fallon, we’ll keep your home safe, sound, and termite-free. After we inspect the area to scout out the main location of the nest, our termite control experts will implement our efficient treatments to stop the termites in their tracks. Give us a call today to schedule our stress-free termite control services!