Can termites make a wooden dresser wobble and fall apart?

Question

Can termites make a wooden dresser wobble and fall apart?

Answer 1

If they eat enough.

Answer 2

yes. but so can time.

Answer 3

Yes, they can but you should be able to see indications of termite damage. More likely, the cause is loosening of glue or nails due to age and heat/cold/humidity in the home.  Also, dry rot.

Answer 4

yes, it's possible.

Answer 5

yeah, since termites eat wood that would be possible

Answer 6

if it's wood, yes

Answer 7

they can turn it into sawdust. WATCHOUT! they are evil

Answer 8

they can make anything made of wood wobble and fall apart

Answer 9

yes it woold. termites eat wood . it depends on how much termites there are ,if there was onley one it would take him along time. get termite poison

Answer 10

I think some braces or screws have fallen out over time and it became wobbly....turn it over and see what the problem is.

Answer 11

unlikely, but yeah.  do you see mud tubes connecting the dresser to the ground or wall?  If you do, you've likely got much bigger problems than the dresser.

Answer 12

if it was chewed on for a long time yes