The Telltale Signs of a Termite Infestation

Cap-it-All has many years’ experience scouting out pesky timber pests and identifying termite infestations. We have specialist knowledge and equipment which allows us to provide a comprehensive inspection for termites, and confirm with certainty whether these unwanted visitors have taken refuge in your home.

If you suspect you have termites, an inspection and treatment could save you loads of trouble and expense. But you don’t want to call us over to find out that nothing is wrong, after all. To save you the trouble, we’ve put together a list of signs that you’ve got termites. See these, and it’s time to act before they do serious, noticeable damage to your home.

Frass

If you’ve noticed mysterious little piles on the floor of something that looks like sawdust, you might actually be looking at termite poo! The droppings of drywood termites are tiny pellet piles, also known as frass.

Flying Termites and Wings

Seen any strange winged insects in your home? You might have brushed them off as harmless winged ants, but did you know they could actually be termites? Flying termites often swarm around light sources and they drop their wings after mating – so if you see discarded wings on the floor, you could have some trouble on your hands.

Mud Tunnels

A clear sign of termites are pencil-sized tunnels of mud (pictured at top), which will usually be found around the home’s foundation and may be travelling up the outside walls.

We all know the devastating impacts termites can have on the home, so don’t wait till it’s too late – catch a termite infestation early with an inspection from Cap-it-all.

Termite Inspections with Cap-It-All

Cap-it-All not only reports whether your home has termites, we’ll also tell you what type of termites you’re dealing with, the genus and what kind of structural damage they can potentially cause. We also report the exact areas the termites were found, so your future treatment can be targeted, saving you time and money.