The gnawing and nibbling sometimes can only be detected with magnification e g.
Termites in wall sound.
If you have an infestation there are three common termite sounds that you might hear.
If you live in a region that suffers from invasion of these parasites follow the tips below to detect damage caused by termites.
By a stethoscope or a glass.
When disturbed or threatened soldier termites create rattling noises by hitting their heads against the walls of tunnels.
The pests use the vibrations caused by these movements to warn their colonies of danger.
There re many animals beside termites that can make noises in the walls.
However there are ways to detect their presence.
While the first two sounds are physically caused by termites in action the latter stems from hollow voids left in the wood by termites as they eat through your home.
The hollow sound heard when the wood is tapped.
Sound of termites can be described as tapping crackling and popping.