How Old is the Termite Damage?
Under conditions favorable to termites, a termite colony of 60,000 workers can consume a one-foot length of two by four in as little as four months. Under less ideal conditions, it can take as long as eight years for termites to cause noticeable damage. Multiple termite colonies will consume more wood. Termite activity may remain undetectable even after serious termite damage is done. Termite activity may remain undetected for many reasons, including: • Termite swarms that have been ignored by the current owner of the house or building • Termite activity may be ongoing, but be hidden behind walls and under the floors • Termite activity may be concealed behind stored materials in the basement • Termite activity typically occurs beneath the surface of visible wood beams structural elements Nobody can see through walls or through wood beams. An Engineer can look for the structural effects of termites. A termite control specialist can also look for termite evidence, and issue a warranty co
