Termites could also be a part of the package. In the event that your furniture was moved or relocated and came into contact with someone else’s, termites may have been brought over from there. Termites could have been attracted to any old cardboard boxes that were stacked around the house.

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Can termites live in your furniture?

Both subterranean termites and drywood termites can attack furniture.

How do you know if furniture has termites?

Termite damage is usually evident in the form of chipped and uneven surfaces, as well as tiny holes. Wood damage isn’t limited to what’s visible on surfaces, as you’ll hear through the hollow sounds. Look for hollow areas in used furniture as an easy way to check for termites.

Can you carry termites home on your clothes?

Is it possible for termites to infest clothing? They can, but the chances of that happening are extremely low. Clothing typically contains cellulose, which is attractive to termites as well as other insects, but it’s not the only one.

Why are termites in my bed?

Pinholes in your mattress and sheets are the result of termites eating the cellulose in your mattress and bed sheets. Termites love the cellulose in flax, hemp, rayon, and cotton bedsheets.