Termites

Pest ID
Size: Whitish-brown to nearly black
Colour: 6mm to 20mm long

Although not the easiest to spot, termites can cause significant damage to homes and structures if left unchecked. Hiding within the structure of buildings, they chew their way through foundational materials leaving behind expensive destruction.

Signs of their destruction often go unnoticed until the problem has become extensive, but there are some tell tale signs you can be on the lookout for. Finding shed wings, hearing clicking sounds in the wall, or a hollow knocking sound on wood are often the first obvious signs you may have a termite infestation.

Because these destructive pests can often be confused with carpenter ants, it is important to enlist the help of a licensed pest control technician to properly identify and treat an infestation at first sight.