Termites In Bathroom Wall

Determine where the termites are in the walls of your home.

Termites in bathroom wall.

These insects need wood warmth and moisture in order to survive. Termites will not damage a porcelain coated acrylic or fiberglass tub. If the a part of the wall sounds hollow after you tap on it then this is likely a sign that termites have eaten away parts of the wooden interior of your wall. Listen for a hollow sound as you tap with a screwdriver then explore the tree by clicking with the screwdriver to visibly observe termite activity.

However termites can damage the wooden beams that support the weight of the tub. Tap on the walls with a screwdriver to determine where the infestation of termites is. Termites like wet wood and a colony can quickly spread into the studs and beams around. The insect leads an extremely secret way of life that is why sometimes it is very difficult to identify the presence of termites colony nest inside your house.

Termites in bathroom subterranean termite is a real hidden pest. The interior framing of the walls and ceilings in most bathrooms are typically made of wood. There may even be mud tubes on the inside of your home that go into the walls. Long term leaks in the walls behind a shower provide the perfect conditions for a termite colony to survive.

This is a clear indicator that you have termites inside your walls.