5 Serious Signs of a Termite Infestation

By Imperial Pest Control – Udupi | Manipal | Kundapura | Mangalore

Termites are silent structural destroyers capable of weakening your building from the inside long before you notice visible damage. In India alone, termites cause crores worth of property damage every year, yet most homeowners fail to identify the early warning signs.

To protect your home from expensive repairs, safety risks, and long-term structural weakening, you must understand the critical signs of termite activity.

At Imperial Pest Control Udupi, we specialize in certified termite inspection and treatment across Udupi, Manipal, Kundapura, and Mangalore, ensuring your property stays protected year-round.

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1. Mud Tubes on Walls or Foundation – The Strongest Sign of Active Termites

Mud tubes are the #1 indicator of subterranean termites. These thin, muddy tunnels act as safe highways for termites to travel while maintaining the moisture they need to survive.

Where You’ll Find Mud Tubes:

Foundation walls

Exterior surfaces

Under tiles or near plumbing lines

Along beams, cracks, or base of walls

👉 If you spot even a single mud tube, your home already has an active colony. Immediate treatment is required.

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2. Hollow, Cracked, or Weak Wood Structures

Termites eat wood from the inside, leaving only a thin outer layer. This makes wooden surfaces appear normal but feel hollow, weak, or papery when tapped.

High-Risk Wooden Areas Include:

Door & window frames

Wardrobes & kitchen cabinets

Skirting boards

Wooden flooring

Wooden roof structures

If wood breaks easily or sounds hollow, termites are already inside and actively feeding.

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3. Blistering, Bubbling, or Damaged Paint

Blistering or bubbling paint that appears without any water leakage is a strong sign of internal termite damage.

What This Damage Looks Like:

Blistered paint

Flaky or peeling layers

Swollen wall patches

Most homeowners confuse this with moisture problems, but termites often create moisture pockets behind walls, causing paint to deform.

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4. Barrel-Shaped Droppings (Termite Frass)

Drywood termites leave behind tiny, sand-like pellets known as frass—a clear sign of termites actively feeding inside your home.

Where You’ll Find Frass:

Near cracks in wooden furniture

Under cupboards

Below damaged furniture

Around door and window frames

If you find these pellets, termites are not just present—they’re actively thriving inside your walls or furniture.

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5. Flying Termites (Swarmers) Inside Your Home

Flying termites—also known as swarmers—appear when a colony matures. Their presence inside your home is one of the most dangerous warning signs.

Signs of Swarmers:

• Flying termites near tube lights
• Wings scattered on window sills
• Termites emerging from cracks
• Wings found on the floor

Swarmers indicate that a fully established termite colony exists in your structure and is now expanding.

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Why DIY Termite Control Fails 99% of the Time

Termites don’t live on the surface — they hide deep inside wood and underground.

DIY Methods Fail Because:

❌ Only visible termites die
❌ The queen and colony remain safe
❌ Termites rebuild mud tubes in hours
❌ Chemicals don’t penetrate wood or soil
❌ Colonies spread faster after disturbance

Only professional drilling, injection, and soil treatment can completely eliminate the colony.

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Why Imperial Pest Control Udupi Is the #1 Termite Expert

We Offer:

✔ Advanced termite inspection tools
✔ Post-construction drilling & injection treatment
✔ Pre-construction soil treatment (long-term protection)
✔ Certified Envu/Bayer termiticides
✔ Highly trained termite technicians
✔ Long-term warranty
✔ Fast service across Udupi, Manipal, Kundapura & Mangalore

We eliminate active colonies and create a protective anti-termite barrier that keeps your home safe for years.

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Take Action Before the Damage Becomes Permanent

Termites work silently…
But their damage is loud, expensive, and irreversible.

If you notice even one of the signs—mud tubes, hollow wood, blistering paint, frass, or swarmers—contact Imperial Pest Control immediately.

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📞 Imperial Pest Control – Udupi | Manipal | Kundapura | Mangalore

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