Termite Exterminator in Dyersburg

Here in Dyersburg, there are two types of termites that can cause damage to your home. First, we have subterranean termites. A subterranean termite lives underground or in damp, dark areas such as dead trees and decaying wood. In order to keep moisture inside their nests, they must create mud tubes when they go out foraging for food. It is these tubes that termites use to enter a building.

As the most common type of termite in the United States, drywood termites can infest lumber, furniture, hardwoods, and softwoods. Drywood termites can live pretty much anywhere since they do not require much moisture. As they carve out their nests, drywood termites cause the most damage to structures and support beams.

Signs That You Have Termites

• Discolored or drooping drywall
• Peeling paint that resembles water damage
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
• Small, pinpoint exit holes in drywall
• Buckling wooden or laminate floorboards
• Excessively squeaky floorboards
• Crumbling, damaged wood
• Frass, droppings that look like coffee grounds or sawdust
• Mud tubes climbing the foundation of your home
• Flying termite swarms anywhere on your property

At Okeena Termite & Pest Control we have been battling termites for a long time. If you notice any signs of termites, call and ask about our termite control program. When you call us, we will send a trained exterminator who has the skills and the tools to rescue your home from these destructive pests.