Do You Have Termites?

Frass on a window sill could be a
sign of a drywood termite infestation.

You may already have termites and not even know it. That’s because drywood termites thrive in the inaccessible areas of your home – eating it from the inside out. By the time you’ve realized you have an infestation, they may have already done extensive damage.

Signs you may have a drywood termite infestation include:

• Discarded wings of swarming drywood termites may be found in windowsills, in and around light fixtures, in the attic, or in similar places where swarmers can exit a colony.
• Little piles of pellets, called frass, can also be found in these areas.
• Damaged wood that is severely blistered or sounds hollow when tapped.
• Pin-sized holes in walls and woodwork where termites “kick out” frass.
• Live, swarming (flying) termites in your home.

Because it is nearly impossible to locate all of the drywood termites in a structure, contact a professional termite inspector to accurately identify if you have a drywood termite infestation in your home.

To learn more, watch the video “Do You Have Termites?”

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