For a long time, termites were mainly associated with houses with yards, wooden roofs and old buildings. But this reality has changed. More and more apartments have registered infestations, surprising residents who believed they were protected from this type of problem. Termites in apartments! We have all the details below. Termites in apartments Disclosure Several factors help explain this increase in reports of termites in condominiums and residential buildings. According to Assis, a specialist at Cupins SP, the main reason is that termites can easily adapt to urban environments. "Many people believe that living in an apartment eliminates the risk of infestation, but this is not true. Termites can enter furniture, wooden structures, renovations and even common areas of the building", he explains. How do termites get into apartments? There are several entry points for insects. Among the most common are: Customized furniture; Wardrobes and shelves; Wooden doors and frames; Cardboard boxes stored for a long time; Changes coming from already infested properties; Ceilings and structures shared between apartments. In some cases, the colony is already installed in the condominium and is just finding new ways to expand. Are modern buildings also at risk? Yes. Although newer buildings use less structural wood than older buildings, there are still several materials that contain cellulose, the main food source for termites. Businessman Assis from Cupins SP Disclosure In addition, custom furniture, decorative panels, doors and finishes continue to be frequent targets. The problem is that many residents only notice the infestation when the damage is already advanced. Why do termites go unnoticed? Termites are known as "silent enemies". They work protected from light, consuming wood internally for months or even years without showing visible signs. When small holes, sawdust-like dust or hollow parts appear in the furniture, the colony has usually been in place for a long time. "Most of the calls we receive in apartments happen when the resident has already noticed some damage. But termites have normally been working in the area for months," says Assis. Does the increase in reforms also have an influence? Yes. With the growth in interior projects and the installation of custom furniture, the amount of materials that can serve as food for insects has also increased. Furthermore, renovations can open hidden paths between walls, baseboards and structures, facilitating the movement of colonies. What to do when identifying signs of termites? Experts recommend not trying to solve the problem just by removing the damaged part. Eliminating a piece of furniture or changing a piece of wood does not mean that the colony has been eliminated. The ideal is to carry out a complete inspection to identify the source of the infestation and assess the extent of the problem. Signs that deserve attention: Pay attention to the following signs: Termite wings spread across the floor; Small piles of dust similar to sawdust; Hollow or fragile furniture; Stuffed baseboards; Doors that are difficult to close; Small holes in the wood; Presence of flying termites inside the property. More interesting facts Depending on the species, especially subterranean termites, a single colony can spread across several apartments and common areas of the same building. Therefore, when a resident identifies an infestation, the recommendation is to inform the building manager or condominium administration so that the situation can be assessed more broadly. After all, termites don't respect dividing walls. And the sooner the problem is identified, the less damage will be to residents and condominiums. To find out more Cupins SP has the best solutions to eliminate termites. “We know that the damage that termites leave can be irreversible, such as: rotting of wood, formation of nests in apartment conduits, total loss of documents and even short circuits”, says the company's official website. Termite Removal, Termite Pest Control and Help to Eliminate Termites? Call via WhatsApp: (11) 97627-2887 and (12) 98822-1971. Access Instagram Cupins SP.