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Termites

Insects that feed on wood, often out of sight.

Termites beside wood

Signs to look for

  1. Small piles of droppings like fine sand under wood.
  2. Doors, frames or furniture that sound hollow when tapped.
  3. Thin mud tubes on walls or foundations.
  4. Discarded wings near windows and lights.

Where they show up

Door and window framesWooden furnitureRoof structureBoxes and pallets

What to tell the team

  • Which rooms or areas are affected, and since when.
  • How often you see them, and whether there is damage.
  • Whether pets, children or people with breathing conditions are at the place.