Just because
there are no visible signs of termites in your home, you cannot afford to
presume that you are safe. A trained and experienced termite control specialist
can spot easily what you normally do not. It is not just being familiar with
where to look for, but knowing as well what to look for. This is why DIY
attempts at getting rid of termites cannot proceed beyond partial success.
Employing a
repair worker to remove termites from your home may give you a false sense of
security, because he may find a sign of termites that you have not seen.
However, that does not mean he has found them all, or that the remedial action
he takes will get rid of them once for all. The dangers of these options are
that you are lulled into a false sense of security, while the termites continue
to wreak havoc on your home unseen.
A case in point
The owners of a
solid brick house built on a slab became concerned about the clicking noises
they heard in the walls, and the flickering of some lights they observed. They thought
that it was a rat/mouse problem. Their own efforts to locate and solve the
problem failed. After some time, rodent experts were called in, an inspection
was done, a rat nest was found and the pests were promptly removed.
That seemed to
be the end of the problem. In a few days, however, the clicking noises resumed
as did the flickering of light. Another inspection for rodents was done, and none was found. The problem continued
to get worse until one day the homeowner noticed brown stains high on the
plaster walls. It struck him at last that these could be a sign of termites,
and so he called in a termite control company.
The termite
experts conducted a close inspection and located hidden termite colonies in the
walls. That explained the clicking noises, but the flickering of lights
appeared mysterious. Being professionals, the termite control company continued
their investigation: they found that the electrical sockets in the walls were
full of termite mud, which was disturbing the connections and causing the
flickering of lights. Immediate action was taken to clean the sockets and
ensure that all the termites were removed. Damp mud in the sockets could have
caused a short circuit or even a fire.
Only termite experts can keep your home safe
The longer
termites remain unnoticed in your home, the greater is the damage they cause.
Repairing the damage is not just a matter of cost, although it can be
considerable on the high side. In extreme cases, your home might become
unlivable until very expensive repairs are carried out.
There is a lot
in the world that you can replace easily, but a home that has been severely
damaged by termites is not one of them. Protection lies in calling in a professional termite control company
that will give you a warranty on the work they do. Thus, you remain safe for a
long time to come.
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