Termite Treatment & Inspection in Tucson, AZ

Signs You Have Termites

Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive termite species in Arizona. They can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage before you even notice them. Look for these warning signs.

• check_circleMud tubes on foundation walls, pipes, or support beams — these pencil-sized tunnels are how termites travel between soil and wood
• check_circleHollow-sounding wood when tapped — termites eat wood from the inside out, leaving a thin shell
• check_circleDiscarded wings near windows and doors — swarmer termites shed their wings after finding a nesting site
• check_circleFrass (termite droppings) — tiny wood-colored pellets near baseboards or windowsills indicate drywood termite activity
• check_circleBubbling or peeling paint that resembles water damage — moisture from termite activity can cause paint to blister
• check_circleDoors and windows that stick — termite damage can warp wood framing, making openings difficult to operate