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Termite Damage

Termite Learning Center

A mature termite colony can cause extensive damage on a property after about 5 years of activity. Termites cause an estimated 5 billion dollars in damages nationwide each year.
Signs of termite damage
Termites clustering on a piece of decaying wood, appearing to feed or work with small muddy structures near them, in a natural outdoor setting.
Termite damage takes on the appearance of damaged or hollowed-out wood, broken flooring, sagging ceilings, peeling paint, damaged insulation, and more.
Identify termite damage
Wooden ceiling beams infested with termite trails run along a corner in a covered structure, indicating significant pest damage. The white and brown colors highlight the contrast between the wood and the termite traces.
While cosmetic damage can be repaired by property owners, the expenses of fixing structural damage can set a homeowner back an average of $3,000 after an infestation.
Cost of termite damage
A wooden door frame with severe termite damage, surrounded by wood debris and paint chips, shows rot and holes. The context is an indoor area with a tiled floor.

To get a WDI report, a professional pest control company will conduct a thorough inspection and report on either the presence or absence of termites in the property.

WDI inspections
A man, kneeling outdoors, writes on a clipboard while inspecting a house’s exterior foundation next to a window, surrounded by greenery and gravel.
Termites will damage wood that contains cellulose. This includes support beams, flooring, posts, wall studs, piles of lumber, fallen logs, decks, outdoor furniture, and more.
What do termites damage?
An empty living room with polished hardwood floors connects to a kitchen area. The room features a stone fireplace, large windows, and French doors leading to a grassy outdoor space.
It is safe and normal to purchase a home that once had a termite problem. As long as all precautions are taken and a WDI report is provided, past termite damage is safe.
Homes with termite damage
A man with a beard gives a piggyback ride to a smiling girl while a woman stands beside them, all in casual wear, in front of a large brick house surrounded by trees.

7. How do you fix termite damage?

If you have extensive damage from a termite infestation, it’s important to enlist the help of a professional contractor. Wood damage should always be handled by an expert.
Termite damage repair
A person wears a mask and gloves while using a tool to inspect and repair damaged wooden wall beams inside a partially demolished room.

Termite Damage in Southern Louisiana

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