18 March 2026
Early Signs of Termite Infestation in Your Home
Termites are often established before the timber looks obviously damaged. These are the early signs worth checking.
Early termite signs are easy to explain away as damp or poor paint. In Mumbai homes, a line of mud, a hollow skirting or a scatter of wings after rain is worth a proper look. Termite control begins with that inspection.
Signs that justify an inspection
You do not need all of these. One clear sign is enough to book a visit.
- Earth-coloured mud tubes on walls, foundations or behind stored boxes.
- Timber that sounds hollow when tapped, especially door frames and skirting.
- Pairs of discarded wings on windowsills after a swarm.
- Paint that bubbles when there is no plumbing leak behind it.
- Doors or windows that suddenly stick at the frame.
Do not confuse termites with wood borers
Wood borers tend to leave small round holes and fine powder under furniture. Termites more often leave mud, excavated timber and swarm wings. The treatments differ. If you are unsure, say so when you enquire. IEPS will identify which pattern is present. Read more on wood borer treatment if the dust is under a piece of furniture rather than in the structure.
Pre-construction and occupied homes
If you are still at foundation or plinth stage, ask about pre-construction anti-termite treatment while the soil is accessible. In a finished home, post-construction treatment works around floors and furniture that are already in place.
Call IEPS Pest Control on 98672 64288 or 98333 86980 to arrange a termite inspection in Mumbai.
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