Subterranean Termites While the wood in trees is their food source of choice, they will also eat fence posts, structural timber and any other wood elements around a property. Subterranean termites are often the most destructive; a colony can quickly cause significant damage to your home.

Termite baiting stations are an effective and eco-friendly way to treat termite infestations. Termites are attracted to the bait, which is then carried back to the colony and fed to the other termites. This eventually destroys the colony, preventing further termite damage to your home.

Outward signs of termite damage include buckling wood, swollen floors and ceilings, areas that appear to be suffering from slight water damage and visible mazes within walls or furniture. Termite infestations also can exude a scent similar to mildew or mold.

These pests cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts and attack stored food, books, and household furniture. If you see these signs in your house, you may have termites: Sawdust-like piles near wood surfaces or elongated, pellet-shaped droppings.