Recognize termite signs. Understand the patterns. Act with confidence.

Discarded wings

Small, equal-sized wings near windowsills or door frames—often after warm, humid weather.

Mud tubes

Pencil-width, earth-colored tubes along foundations or walls—used by subterranean termites.

Hollow-sounding wood

Tap baseboards or beams. A papery, hollow sound can indicate internal tunneling.

Frass (fine wood particles)

Pellet-like droppings or fine wood dust near small kick-out holes—common with drywood species.

Bubbling or rippled paint

Moisture + sub-surface tunneling can distort paint surfaces.

Tight doors or windows

Warping from moisture or internal wood damage can make openings stick.

Flying termites vs. ants

• Termites: straight antennae; thick waist; equal-length wings.
• Ants: elbowed antennae; pinched waist; unequal wings.

Frass vs. sawdust

• Frass: pellet-like, uniform; near small kick-out holes.
• Sawdust: irregular shavings; usually carpentry, not insects.

Mud tubes vs. cracks

• Mud tubes: raised, earthy, crumble when broken—often rebuilt.
• Cracks: part of the material; don’t crumble like soil.