Termites in Texas: Identification, Signs, and Risk
Termites are one of the few pests that can do real damage before you ever see one. Here’s what to actually look for, why Texas’ climate makes this a bigger deal here than in a lot of other places, and when it’s time to stop guessing and get a professional to look.
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Termites communicate by tapping their heads against the walls of their tunnels.
What Are Termites?
Termites are social insects that live in colonies and feed on wood and other cellulose material. Texas homes mostly deal with two kinds: subterranean termites, which live in the soil and build the mud tubes you’ve probably heard about to travel from the ground into your home’s wood, and drywood termites, which live directly inside dry wood and are less common here but still turn up, especially closer to the coast.
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Signs You Might Have Termites
- NPencil-thin mud tubes running along your foundation, crawlspace, or exterior walls
- NWood that sounds hollow or feels soft or crumbly when you tap or press it
- NDiscarded wings near windows, doors, or windowsills
- NSmall, pellet-like droppings (a sign of drywood termites specifically)
- NDoors or windows that suddenly stick, or frames that seem to sag
- NSwarmers (winged termites) especially in spring after a warm rain
Termites or Flying Ants? A Quick Way to Tell
Swarmers season is when termites and flying ants get confused for each other most often. Termite swarmers have straight, thread-like antennae, two pairs of wings roughly equal in length, and a thick waist with no real pinch to it. Flying ants have bent, elbowed antennae, one pair of wings noticeably longer than the other, and an obviously pinched waist.
3 Most Important Things to Know About Termites
They Cause Massive Damage
Termites cause billions of dollars in property damage each year, often before homeowners even realize they have a problem. Early detection is crucial!
They Work Silently and Quickly
Termites can chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper 24/7
DIY Methods Don’t Work
Store-bought sprays and treatments may kill a few termites but won’t eliminate the entire colony. Professional pest control is the only reliable solution.
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