Everything You Need To Know About Drywood Termite Control In Charlotte

If you live in Charlotte, then you probably know what drywood termites are. But, if you don't, they are an incredibly destructive type of termite. They can wreak havoc on your home by making it unsafe to live in, and the solution is to get rid of them as soon as possible.

There are some common differences between drywood termites and subterranean termites. First, they do not require any contact with or moisture from the soil to survive. They live solely off wood and cellulose, a substance found in plants and trees, which helps them grow and develop. Thus, they are found in wooden structures within the home, including windows, doorways, roofing materials, decks, fences, furniture, and anything else made from wood or wood products.

How To Spot Signs Of Drywood Termites On Your Charlotte Property?

You may have been unlucky enough to have a drywood termite infestation, or you may be experiencing one right now and wondering what signs you should be looking out for to confirm that one is wreaking havoc on your home.

Here are some signs that show that drywood termites may be living in your home:

• Dark brown dirt and cellulose residue found underneath your house as well as around it
• Dry spots on the wood where fibers are broken down from termites feeding on them
• Fuzzy, brown, discoloration on older wood-based materials in the home
• Tiny piles of droppings that look like sawdust
• Powdery residue found on doors and windowsills
• Signs of wood damage within your Charlotte home, including small holes in the furniture or openings on wooden beams or pillars within your home

Another sign that is seldom witnessed is the termites themselves. Their appearance varies based on their role in the colony but typically workers and soldier termites most resemble ants except for their creamy white color. Alates, who are responsible for breeding and starting new colonies are larger and darker and commonly misidentified as carpenter ants.

Drywood Termite Prevention Tips To Prevent Future Infestations

The most common way for drywood termites to enter your home is through cracks or openings around windows or vents where they build their nests. This then creates damage for homeowners because this area becomes weakened and unstable.

Here are ways that you can help to prevent drywood termites from infesting your home in the future:

• Clean any old furniture you find outdoors or in your garage or attic space before bringing it into your home. Be extremely careful when removing it once you've already discovered the infestation because drywood termites can infest wood regardless of its condition or how new or old it is.
• Complete waterproofing of the window and door frames is essential if you are experiencing an active drywood termite infestation within your home.
• If any cracks appear, fill them up with caulk to prevent drywood termites from entering your home.
• Regularly check wood-based components in your home for signs of drywood termite infestation or damage.

If you discover that you have a drywood termite infestation and have tried everything to save your home, yet they persist, know that it can be simply impossible to get rid of drywood termites on your own. That's because they can live without a food source for up to one year. And, if you spray them with anything, they will remain protected inside their wooden nest.

The best thing to do for a drywood termite infestation is to call the professionals at Aruza Pest Control for our termite control service. We can eliminate your existing population and help safeguard your Charlotte home from annoying pests into the future.

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