What Are The Types of Termite Damage?
                     WHAT ARE THE 
TYPES OF 
TERMITE 
DAMAGE?
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INTRODUCTION
Termites may appear to be a minor issue until you are confronted with them. Termites are the most 
common problem for homeowners across the country, with over 40 species found in the country. 
Termite damage replacement South Boston repair can be expensive if the infestation is not 
identified and eliminated quickly.
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TYPES OF TERMITE 
DAMAGE
01 Drywall Damage
02 Structural Damage
03 Decaying Wood
04 Damage To 
Furniture
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DRYWALL DAMAGE
Drywalls are typically made of plaster panels 
covered in paper. You may notice pinprick-
sized holes in the drywall and possibly in the 
ceilings. Termites use these holes to expel 
their waste. As a result, small wood pellet-
like substances near the walls should be 
considered a possible sign of termite activity 
in your home.
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STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
Termites prefer wood, but they can also eat 
through plaster, metal siding, and other materials. 
While any type of termite damage is undesirable, 
structural damage is one that homeowners should 
avoid at all costs.
Termites consume anything made of wood, 
including important structures such as support 
beams, columns, and foundations. This can easily 
jeopardize the structural support contractor Boston 
integrity of your home, and repairing it can be 
expensive. A home with structural damage has a 
lower resale value.
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DECAYING WOOD
If you have a warehouse or a place where 
you store unused wood, you may notice 
that the wood is decaying. This could be 
an indication of a dampwood termite 
infestation.
These termites prefer moist environments 
and are drawn to wet wood. Dampwood 
termite activity is most commonly found 
in piles of leaves, wooden logs, and tree 
trunks. 
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DAMAGE TO FURNITURE
Even houses made of materials other 
than wood have wooden furniture. 
Termites frequently attack furniture 
and can quickly spread throughout 
the property.
If you hear a hollow sound and see 
tiny holes in your furniture after 
knocking on it, it is time to schedule 
a termite inspection.
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SIGNS OF TERMITE ACTIVITY
• Tubes for mud
• Wings that were discarded
• Termites swarming
• Termite excrement
• Small gaps in the walls and furniture
• Laminate tile curling
• sagging walls
• The presence of water damage
• Moldy or mildew odor
• Tunnels in the woods that resemble a 
maze
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