The National Pest Management Association estimates that termites and other insects and pests cause over $5 billion in damage to houses in America. These termites and other pests like rodents, ants, and cockroaches are so common countrywide that your home likely has at least one of them. These animals can destroy your property in various ways, so it is always prudent to reach out to pest control services like American Termite and Pest to get rid of them before extensive damage is done. Here’s how termites and other pests can destroy your home.
Roof Damage
Pests like termites, rodents, and birds cause a lot of damage to your home’s roof. These uninvited guests can cause shingles to crack and break and create holes in the roof. Also, they can damage pipes and wires running through your attic. Every crack and hole in your roof leaves it vulnerable to water damage that can destroy the home. This damage can cause mold and mildew growth, rot, structural issues, and fried electrical wiring. It takes a lot of cash to repair all this damage, so it is best to contact services like American Termite and Pest to get rid of your pest problem early.
Insulation Damage
Pests can also destroy your insulation if they make their home there. Insulation keeps your house cool in the summer and warm during winter, so it is a vital aspect of your home. However, these pests chew holes through insulation, allowing air to pass through easily and placing more demand on your HVAC system to maintain appropriate room temperatures. Also, rodent urine can cause mold and rot growth in insulation, making it less effective. As such, you may pay through the nose for heating and cooling.
Foundation Damage
It is estimated that termites destroy 600,000 homes in the US each year, and many of these houses experience foundation damage. Your home’s foundation is what keeps its floors, roof, and walls intact. Therefore, the slightest damage to it can affect many areas around the house. Unfortunately, termites, ants, and rodents enjoy feasting on a home’s foundation, particularly if they are wooden. Foundation damage means big bills so it’s best to get professional termite treatment from Waynes Pest Control before the damage reaches your home’s foundation.
Furniture Damage
Moths, rodents, spiders, and other pests love hanging out in dark areas where they cannot be seen. Large furniture pieces are one of the best hiding places for such pests. Unfortunately, these pests love munching on furniture materials as they hide, so you may find several tiny holes and rips in furniture. There is no denying how expensive furniture can be, so it is best to call experts like American Termite and Pest to get rid of pests before they do further damage.
Hardwood Floor Damage
Your home is susceptible to damage caused by carpenter ants, termites, beetles, and other insects if it has a wooden floor. These animals bore through the wood to eat or hollow it out to make nests. Therefore, reach out to American Termite and Pest immediately if you notice damage to your wooden floor.
