How To Check Termites In Used Furniture

Furniture shopping for your house or workplace is typically a fun experience. While new furniture meets all of the standards, used furniture gives a vintage touch to the overall design of the space. However, if second-hand wooden furniture is infested with termites, the discounted price can cost you an arm and a leg. Although termite pest control is always available to safeguard your property, it is preferable to take precautions in the first place. So, before you start seeking anti termite treatment after purchasing infested furniture, look for the indications and symptoms of termites.

4 Signs of Termite Infestation in Furniture

With that being said, HiCare’s comprehensive guide is for you! If you are planning to buy second-hand furniture, we strongly recommend you examine it thoroughly and make sure that it does not have any sign of termite infestation. By doing so, you can not only save money but a lot of time and effort that you may have to invest in the process of getting rid of these pesky creatures.

1. Observe the evident damage
2. Observe if there is any termite dropping
3. Check if the parts of the furniture make a hollow sound
4. Check for Mud tube formations

Also Read: Learn How to Keep Your Furniture Safe from Termites!

1. Observe the evident damage

It’s not uncommon for used furniture to have minor damages. However, because termites might cause harm, it’s ideal if you double-check how these damages appear. Termite damage is relatively easy to detect if you keep an eye out for certain indicative indicators like uneven surfaces, chipped-off portions, or tiny holes.

When buying wood furniture such as tables, desks, cabinets, or drawers, this type of warning are much more easy to spot. If you notice these defects in your furniture, you should not proceed because you may end up putting your property at risk.

2. Observe if there is any termite dropping

Termites are pests that leave a lot of droppings and frass, especially where they’ve opted to build their nest. Because many termites, mostly “dry wood,” prefer to live inside furniture, you may be able to notice their droppings and exceptions in specific regions of the furniture’s corners and nooks.

Double-check the corners inside the furniture’s cupboards or drawers, as well. Termites’ excessive droppings are strikingly similar to wood. They appear as little brown and sometimes black pellets. These small pallets of termite droppings are known as ‘frass,’ and they can be seen in heaps in various sections of the furniture, with a similar appearance to sawdust.

3. Check if the parts of the furniture make a hollow sound

Unfortunately, wood damage does not always manifest itself on the surface of your furniture; it can also impact the interior layers.

Searching for any spots that sound or appear hollow is one of the easiest and quickest ways to check for termites in used furniture you’re considering buying. When you knock or tap on hollow wood, you will hear an empty sound. If this occurs, it could indicate the presence of a dry wood termite infestation.

Dry wood termites are notorious for chewing the wood of a piece of furniture from the inside out, leaving the surface empty and unusable. If you discover a piece of furniture, such as a table or a desk, that is open, it is best to hunt for another because it may break when you use it.

4. Check for Mud tube formations

Mud tubes are tiny tunnels located around areas of termite infestation. While looking for food, termites construct mud tunnel tubes to protect themselves from the cool air or to store and protect the food sources and food they have obtained, such as wood chips, firewood, and mud. You can see this tunnel hidden beneath furniture.

Although used furniture is fantastic and appropriate, it is not worth purchasing if you are unsure of its condition, as it can jeopardize the status of your home. However, if the damage is done, and you have bought a termite infested furniture home, the best option for you is to immediately contact the pest control services for termites.

Also Read: Natural ways to get rid of termites

Though DIY remedies and over-the-counter products will give you instant relief, only termite control services can handle the situation if the infestation is severe. Thus, without wasting time, hire a responsible termite pest control service provider like us.

HiCare is a well-known brand in pest management services. We have a scientifically-designed pest control for termites that aims to give you and your property a total protection against these wood ants. As our termite treatment is a bestseller in Indian markets, it is safe to say that termite control services are among the best in the pest control business.

7 Key Features of HiCare Termite Control Service

With that in mind, you can take a brief look at the key features of HiCare’s Termite Control Service:

1. Termite colonies are washed away thanks to our Termite Control’s three step process that is Drill-Fill-Seal. The plan has shown to be foolproof thus far.
2. This technique creates a chemical barrier to kill termites during their movement.
3. This anti termite treatment is highly effective, hassle-free and a safe treatment.
4. It is backed by a warranty.
5. Infested woodwork is protected with chemicals that not only kill existing termites but also safeguard it from potential termite infestation.
6. All the products and chemicals used for the service are 100% safe for kids, elder people, and pets.
7. HiCare examiners strictly follow the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.

HiCare After-service Notes:

• Our termite pest control treatment makes sure that in approximately 7-15 days termites disappear, unlike other chemicals that only repel them and cause them to spread while damaging your property.
• If you have a problem about a service during your contract period, our specialists will make sure to address it without charge.
• Our extended warranty will protect you and your family from termites even after the contract has expired.
• After 21 days of service, you can see a visible result.

How to book HiCare Termite control services?

To book a slot for termite pest control with HiCare, all you have to do is visit our official website and the rest of the process is self-explanatory. However, you can also book a service with us with a call on the number 08828333888.

HiCare has an experience of more than two decades, and so far, we have offered our pest management services to over a million residential and commercial spaces across 30+ Indian cities. Get rid of termites with just a few clicks, book our Termite Control Treatment and set yourself free from the worry of white ants infesting your eye-appealing furniture.