Perhaps one of the scariest visitors to your home – termites. These small insects can wreak absolute havoc on your home. Working from the inside out, a colony of termites can single-handedly destroy your home in five to six years. According to Orkin, termites damage nearly 600,000 homes in the US every year, costing residents billions of dollars. Unfortunately, there is not a whole lot you can do to prevent your home from a termite invasion. Options include pest treatments and inspections. Let’s take a look at a type of termite that thrives in particularly moist environments: the water termite.
What Are Water Termites?
A water termite, also known as damp wood mites, thrives on just that – damp wood. Although here in Southern California, we may not have a problem with moisture, home problems can attract damp wood mites just the same. In arid regions, plumbing leaks can create the perfect conditions for a water termite feeding frenzy.
How to Prevent Water Termites
Clean out your attic
Create barriers
Use a dehumidifier
Replace damp wood
How to Identify a Water Termite Infestation
You might have a water termite infestation if you find any of these signs in your home:
Hollow-sounding wood
Soft or squishy wood
Small plugged holes in the wood
Water Damage Specialists in San Diego
Water damage is very common and very hard to predict. Mighty Dry handles all kinds of emergency disasters, including burst pipes. If you have flooding or a plumbing issue, contact us. Damp conditions create the perfect breeding ground for water termites. . If you are dealing with water-damaged floors or suspect leaks, contact us immediately. We offer 24/7 service with an arrival time of 60-90 minutes.
