(Newswire.net — June 5, 2019) — Do you suspect that there are termites in your furniture? Are you having difficulties when trying to find the source? Termites usually live in dry wood. They can hide in your windows, foundation, and even door frames for ages without being noticed. Therefore, it is important to look for some obvious signs to know their presence. In this article, we will discuss some common signs of termites in furniture.
Signs of Termites in Furniture
Some of the signs of termites in furniture include hearing the sound of head banging, seeing flying termites, seeing white ants and more.
Head Banging
Termites bang their head against the furniture. Some love to eat your woodwork causing a noise. You can notice their presence in your furniture when you hear these sounds.
Flying Termites
These termites left their nest in the search of a mate to create a new colony and structure. Some of them get attracted to the light sources and others love to fly and swarm around in daylight. However, most drywood termites prefer to swim after the rain. Flying termites sometimes lose wings after finding the mate. Both female and male drywood termites pair up in a suitable nesting to start a new colony.
White Ants
People confuse white ants with ants as they are similar in size, shape, and behavior to some extent. The difference is that termites’ color is light. They look white, creamy, and even quite translucent. Termite’s antennae are straight then bent. Both termites and ants have two sets of wings. White ants are the indication of termite infestation since there is no such thing like white ants.
Papery Sounding Timber
Drywood termites eat your furniture from the inside out that leaves just the paint or a thin veneer. When you find such an occurrence in your home, be aware of the termite damage. It will sound papery or hollow. The reason is that the inside part has been eaten away by termites.
Tight Fitting Doors & Windows
Stiff windows and tights fitting doors can also be a sign of termite damage. They produce moisture while eating and that causes the wood to wrap and you find it hard to open your doors and windows.
Tunnels in Wood
Tunnels are not easily visible from outside. However, if you find a tunnel in your house or near the broken timber in your yard, then this is the sign of termite presence in your home. Now some developed technologies are available to detect tunnels.
Frass-Termite Droppings
This is a key sign of the drywood termite’s presence. You should always look for this infestation while inspecting for termite presence in your home. Drywood termites are a bit different from subterranean termites. Subterranean termites use their feces to build tunnels. But drywood termites push it out of the small hole next to their nest entrance. It creates a dark powdery substance and black marks around the infestation.
Final Words
These are some signs of termites in furniture. A proper inspection will help you to find out the infestation. Termites can hide years without being noticed. However, they can really cause expensive damage during this period. So, if you doubt their presence, take immediate action to eliminate them completely.