Few problems strike as much fear into the hearts of homeowners as termites do. Unfortunately, termites can cause significant damage before you realize they have taken up residence in your home. And since California is prone to termites, most lenders will require a termite inspection before selling a property. Trident Inspection Group will review four signs that you may need a termite inspection, and we’ll let you know how we can help you.

1. You Notice Wood Damage 

Since termites feed on wood, you may notice some damage to wooden structures within your home. This damage can go unnoticed until it’s extensive. Be sure to take note of any hollow-sounding wood, like floors, walls, and beams. You might even see tunnels or maze-like patterns in your furniture or floors in extreme cases.

2. You See Mud Tubes

Termites create little mud tunnels, about the size of pencils, to travel between their colony and food source. These are typically noticeable on exterior walls and other surfaces leading into your home. Mud tubes give termites the environment they need and protection as they travel in and out of your home.

3. You Hear Clicking Noises

Sometimes, homeowners will hear strange clicking noises inside the walls, which could indicate that termites are at work within. If the termites sense danger, they will communicate with their colony to alert each other of possible danger nearby, which is why you hear unusual noises.

4. You Witness Swarms of Termites

You likely have an infestation if you see a swarm of termites around your home or property. They will typically swarm when they leave their colony to start a new one. If you witness a swarm, you must schedule an inspection as soon as possible!

Schedule Your Inspection 

Trident Inspection Group partners with our sister company, Associated Exterminators, to deliver quality services like inspections, local treatments, wood repair, and fumigation if you have a termite infestation. Our licensed termite inspectors will conduct a visual inspection and record the results on a pest control inspection report. Contact us today at (714) 332-6689 to request a quote for your inspection, or you can schedule it now. We serve residents throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, San Bernardino, and beyond.