A Telltale Sign of Termite Infestation.
Have you noticed small pieces of mud-like material on the walls, foundation or flooring of your home? If so, you could be dealing with termite mudding, a telltale sign of termite infestation. Termites are known for their destructive behavior, and their presence in your home can cause severe damage to your walls and furniture. Identifying and properly dealing with termite mudding is essential for keeping your home safe and pest-free. In this article, we’ll explain what termite mudding is, how to identify it, and how to take the necessary steps to get rid of it. With the right knowledge and steps, you can keep your home safe and sound from termite damage.
What is termite mudding?
Termite mudding is the name given to the mud-like material that termites use to create their mud tubes. These tubes are created by termites as a way to travel within the wood of your home.
Termites use their mandibles to cut through the wood and make this mudding, which is a mixture of their saliva and wood. This is predominately used as a protection against predators and for the termites to remain undetected whilst feeding on the house.
Sometimes we find nothing behind termite mud tubes. The termites may have been there at some stage and are now gone. In other instances, we have found some very active termites still using these tubes to move back and forth to their nests
Treating termite mudding
If you notice that your home has been affected by termite mudding, or if you see any forms of mudding, it’s essential to treat the damage before it gets worse. It’s important to seek expert help to determine the extent of damage and to eradicate the termites. We need to know the scope of the issue so we can decide how best to deal with it. That inspection may also reveal existing termite damage, meaning you’ll have to talk to trades about remediating that damage. Our standard treatments for termites involve chemical treatment and bait stations. You can read more about termite control here.
