It is always better to prevent a problem before it occurs, rather than having to solve it later. This is especially true when it comes to pest control. When I called in a local pest control company to deal with an infestation of termites, I asked them to give me all of their best advice about how to prevent pest problems. The contractors gave me lots of useful info about the steps I can take to deter a range of different pests from setting up home in my property. I hope you find the articles I have published here useful.
Has your dog been staring at walls recently? Does your dog's constant scratching and sniffing at the floorboards worry you? With Halloween on the horizon, it's not a good time to be wondering what might lie under your floorboards or inside your walls! However, dogs have incredibly keen senses, so if you find your pooch sniffing and staring at walls, floors and furniture, pay attention.
Although humans might not be able to detect termites by sound and scent alone, dogs most certainly can.
Dogs Can Smell Termites
Humans have 5 million olfactory receptors; dogs have 220 million! In other words, a dog's sense of smell is a superpower when compared to a human's sense of smell. And it is this powerful ability that allows dogs to smell household pests like termites. After all, if a dog can smell cancer, then smelling the presence of a termite colony in your floor should be a piece of cake.
If you see your dog sniffing around the house, examine the areas in which they are most interested. Look for signs of damage if there is wood in the area. Bubbling paint, sagging walls and floors and pinprick-sized holes are all signs of termite infestation.
Dogs Can Hear Termites
Dogs can hear termites moving and munching their way through a structure too. That's because their sense of hearing is 4 times more powerful than that of humans'. As termites feast on wood, they make a slight clicking sound. Even humans can hear it if conditions are right. However, in a house filled with appliances and air conditioners, it may be difficult to do so unless you turn everything off.
But your dog can still hear them. If your dog is cocking its head and staring at a specific wall, then you could have an early termite infestation on your hands. Then again, it could also be rodents.
Heed Your Dog's Warnings
If you notice your dog becoming more interested in a specific location of your home, such as your wooden flooring, for instance, conduct an investigation. Termites feast below the surface and seldom ever reveal their presence by piercing the outer shell of their woody meal. As such, even if an area looks normal, tap it with your finger. If it is hollow, termites may be to blame.
Do you suspect that your dog has found termites in your house? Then don't waste another moment. Call in a termite control service and have your home treated for termites before they can do any further damage.