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These holes appeared about a week ago. Two holes had been there when I moved in, but I thought nothing of it. I noticed more of them this morning after I removed a painting from the wall.
I have found no wings or droppings.
My house is 15 years old and it had a flood in it some years ago because of something I think in the attic, it's unclear but their was a flood, which ive had people say it's just eating at the wall?????
Those are definitely termite tubes. Those are the exploratory tubes that termites make when they come out of the soil and are exposed to air and light. They build the tubes out of dirt and their feces to protect them when out of the ground. Definitely termite tunnels. These are common on the side of a house, or inside a crawl space going up foundation walls.
DIY is definitely an option - a MUCH cheaper option. It's really simply in terms of knowing what to do, the hard part is the digging and drilling, but it's worth it when you know how much you will save. Read this article on my site to learn how to do it yourself: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-perform-termite-treatment-a-87.html
Not termites! According to an NMSU Entomologist who examined my pictures, they are a type of Springtail.
Thanks for turning me on to this whole "local cooperative extension" thing, Wayne. What a great resource!
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Are those in a wall, I think they look like small holes like tacks, or push pins I guess my grand kids even have posters on the ceiling not only walls.
I have seen a lot of termite and carpenter ant damage and it is in wood not Sheetrock or plaster.
I sometimes use the small steel pins that have brass hooks .
OOK has 1 pin to 4 pin hooks in the style I think may have made these holes but I do not think they were made by pests. Or any kind of water damage.