Sometimes termites make small holes in the drywall paper. Subterranean termites use soil to fill these holes, drywood termites do not. If you notice small pin-sized holes in sheetrock (also spelled sheet rock) or wallpaper, schedule a termite inspection before moving forward with any repairs.
Do termites make pinholes?
Termites leave pinholes that serve a primary function of exiting drywalls and other wooden structures. ... Termites also tunnel through wood and drywalls and can incidentally meet a surface. When this happens, it creates a series of pinholes that are visible from the outside.
What causes little holes in drywall?
WHAT ARE EXIT HOLES? Exit holes are small markings in wood, drywall and other building material that are created by certain types of termites just before mating season. Some of these holes are used as escape routes by flying termites for their first flight out of the nest.Mar 16, 2015
How do you get rid of termites in drywall?
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What would cause small holes in drywall?
Smaller Holes Small holes can be caused by a number of things, like a door that swings open too hard. You can avoid this drywall damage from happening again by buying an adhesive backing plate for the wall. ... If you need to do drywall repair for a small hole, you can use joint compound and patch over it.Nov 13, 2014
How do you know if termites are in drywall?
- Small pin holes, where termites have eaten through the paper coating on drywall and/or wallpaper. ...
- Faint 'lines' on drywall. ...
- A hollow sound when you tap on the wall.
- Bubbling or peeling paint.
- Baseboards that crumble under slight pressure.
- Jammed doors or windows.