Are Drywood Termites Dangerous?
Most people envision tiny bugs eating away at wood with nary a sound when they think of termites, but what most people don’t know is that they can be extremely sneaky and most certainly destructive, drywood termites. More damaging to human settlement is the termite threaten the safety and structure of your home.
Termites: Nature’s Decomposers But Not in Your Living Room
Termite is helpful in nature. They help to decompose dead trees and plants and recycle nutrients into the environment. That’s fine when they’re in a forest — but it’s another matter when they’re chewing through your kitchen cabinets, or the beams holding up your ceiling.
Termites are a very common pest in Australia due to the tropical weather, hot and humid is a perfect condition for them to flourish. Those pests are active year-round now that cold winters no longer slow them.
So, Are Drywood Termites Dangerous?
Unlike their cousins who dwell underground, drywood termites have no use for soil. Rather, they are nestled up inside the wood they are consuming your door frames, window sills, furniture or wooden beams. Their silent munching can weaken structures over time until they are soft, unstable and collapse-prone.
No matter whether you live in a landed home or a high-rise, drywood termites might try to make their way in. They don’t give a shit how high you are; they will infest any wood, and they love the hell out of warm, moist climates.
Tips to Protect Your Home from Drywood Termites
Though only licensed professionals can effectively treat infestations, there are some ways to minimize the risk:
Check wooden places often, beginning from door and window frames
Make sure your indoor humidity stays low – termites are attracted to moisture.
Do not keep wooden products for long time in the moisture area.
Look around for places that show evidence of termite droppings on the surface and the floor
And keep in mind, drywood termites can colonize areas that aren’t attached to soil like wooden furniture, picture frames and even wall paneling.
Don’t Underestimate the Quiet Ones
Drywood termites might not chew as quick as subterranean termites, but they’re equally dogged and destructive. If left alone, they have the potential to reduce your home to a rotting shell from the inside out.
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