Have you ever seen an odd collection of dust or mud around your home? There’s a good chance that you have and just wiped it away. But watch out, because the dust or mud might actually be termite tubes. A full termite swarm castle is easy to notice as they’re up to four feet wide. Termites might even build them in larger collections that can span miles. But homeowners are more likely to see the smaller, standard, versions of these tubes which are small enough to mistake for a collection of dust.
But, you might wonder, why shouldn’t you just destroy those termite tubes? The answer comes from what happens afterward. Destroying the tube only alerts the termites to potential danger in that one specific location. The termites will proceed to migrate into another part of your home, which can disperse the termites over a larger area. The dispersal also makes it harder for termite treatment in Adelaide to track down the problem. This is why it’s also important to schedule termite treatment in Adelaide once you notice a tube. However, it’s not always easy to recognize a tube. If you looked at them with a magnifying glass, they would look like tiny tubes. But from a distance, the tubes typically look like little bits of mud, dust, or debris. When in doubt, you can and should schedule an inspection. If you see termite tubes you can take action by contacting Flick Pest Control Adelaide at flick.com.au.
