Conclusion
Termites often hide in plain sight, leaving tiny trails of dust, hollowed wood, and blistered paint as clues. A proactive approach blends careful visual checks with sensor alerts and moisture readings. Homeowners notice often-dry timber that sounds hollow when tapped, which is a red flag not to dismiss. In older homes, galleries under floors show a pale dust made of shed wings and faeces. A focused assessment digs into moisture sources, such as leaky pipes or poorly ventilated crawl spaces, to reveal hidden colonies. The aim is to catch the problem before structural damage compounds, not just chase symptoms after the rotten wood becomes obvious.
