Termite Damage Warning Signs Every Salisbury Homeowner Should Know

The reason termites are so expensive is the same reason they're easy to miss. A subterranean colony can feed on a Salisbury home's joists and subfloor for 2–5 years before a homeowner ever sees a visible sign. By the time damage is obvious, repair costs routinely reach five figures.

What to look for

• Mud tubes on the foundation, crawlspace piers, or exterior brick. Pencil-width brown tubes running from soil to wood. This is the #1 sign of an active colony.
• Discarded swarmer wings around windowsills, sliding doors, or exterior lights in early spring. Swarmers shed their wings after a flight; finding wings means a colony is near.
• Hollow-sounding wood when tapped. Termites eat wood from the inside out, leaving a thin veneer.
• Sagging or buckling floors, sticking doors or windows that weren't sticking a year ago.
• Bubbling or uneven paint on wood trim — often mistaken for water damage.

What to do

If you see any of these, call us for an inspection before the next swarm. Our Termite Treatment includes a liquid termiticide barrier and in-ground monitoring stations for long-term protection.

$50 off first visit. Call (980) 643-5392.