Discarded wings can often be found near windowsills and doors, and are often the first and only outwardly visible sign of a termite problem. If you found discarded wings, call us for an inspection immediately.
Drywood termites produce wood-colored droppings (AKA frass) as they eat through infested wood. If you find a small pile of what looks like pellets, it could be a sign of a drywood termite infestation.
Termites are known as "silent destroyers" because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper undetected. There are about 2,000 known termite species in the world. Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week causing more than $5 billion in property damage each year.
Swarmers are young female and winged termites that often invade homes in the springtime. They mostly seek out buildings that have had some damage from severe winter.