ABC Home & Commercial Services releases guide to help Orlando homeowners spot termite mud tubes before costly damage occurs.
-- Termite damage costs American property owners upward of five billion dollars annually. A recent University of Florida study found that Florida now ranks as the most termite-infested state in America. Many homeowners do not notice a problem until major damage has occurred.
ABC Home & Commercial Services has released a termite mud tubes identification guide for Orlando property owners. The guide helps residents spot early signs of infestation before repair costs climb.
Termite mud tubes are small tunnels roughly the width of a pencil. Subterranean termites construct these tunnels as protected pathways between underground colonies and above-ground wooden structures. The tubes most often occur on foundation walls, in crawl spaces, and at points where concrete meets wood framing.
The tunnels serve two purposes. First, they protect termites from predators, including ants. Second, they hold in moisture. Termites cannot survive in the open air, so they stay inside these protected pathways. Worker termites build the tubes using soil, saliva, and tiny wood particles.
A mud tube does not always mean active termites. Colonies sometimes leave after they consume nearby wood. The guide suggests cutting off about one inch of the tube and monitoring it for several days. If termites repair the break, the colony remains active. Abandoned tubes still warrant professional inspection, as the conditions that initially attracted termites may draw them back.
Other warning signs include shed wings around window frames, timber that echoes when knocked, and paint that bubbles on wood surfaces. Flying termites called swarmers often appear in spring after rainfall. Swarmers resemble flying ants but have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and thick waists.
Central Florida faces an elevated risk due to both native and invasive termite species. Formosan termites, sometimes called super termites, form massive colonies that can consume wood at alarming rates. The University of Florida reports these aggressive invaders have now spread to most coastal counties and urban centers across the state.
Professional termite exterminators in Orlando can identify the species present and recommend the right treatment approach. Prevention steps include keeping wood away from soil, addressing drainage issues, and storing firewood far from the home. Homeowners should also reduce moisture around foundations by repairing leaky faucets and ensuring gutters direct water away from exterior walls.
Florida's hot, humid conditions keep termites active year-round. Orlando pest control experts at ABC Home & Commercial Services offer free termite inspections and recommend yearly checks for all area properties. The company uses Sentricon bait systems that eliminate entire colonies while remaining safe for families and pets.
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Address: 823 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, United States
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