Termites In Bathroom Wall

Look for the othersigns of infestation by termites.

Termites in bathroom wall.

Determine where the termites are in the walls of your home. 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. Long term leaks in the walls behind a shower provide the perfect conditions for a termite colony to survive. The interior framing of the walls and ceilings in most bathrooms are typically made of wood.

This is a clear indicator that you have termites inside your walls. There may even be mud tubes on the inside of your home that go into the walls. Termites like wet wood and a colony can quickly spread into the studs and beams around. Tap on the walls with a screwdriver to determine where the infestation of termites is.

Termites will not damage a porcelain coated acrylic or fiberglass tub. However termites can damage the wooden beams that support the weight of the tub. 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. Structural damage in a bathroom can be very difficult and expensive to repair due to the challenge of accessing the infestation near plumbing pipes and fixtures.

These insects need wood warmth and moisture in order to survive.