About Termites

Termites are a constant threat. They can be on your property or thriving in your home without any visible signs of damage.

Active termites in wood

Termites are a constant threat. They can be on your property or thriving in your home without any visible signs of damage.

Damage

Termites are discovered in more than 5 million homes on average each year in the United States. Unless you call Alaska home, your house is not safe from termite damage. The National Pest Management Association estimates termite damage costs U.S. homeowners $5 billion each year.

How can they cause so much damage? A subterranean termite colony can include millions of termites, and the worker termites forage for food 24/7. Their food is the wood in your home: your floors, walls and ceilings. And a termite may only need a 1/16" space to pass through your foundation and reach the wood above.

Signs of Termites

How do you know if you have termites? While it’s always best to have an inspection done by a pest management professional, termites will occasionally leave clues. If you do investigate, here’s what to look for:

How to Identify Termites

Hollow wood in your home? Cracked or bubbling paint? Discarded wings? Learn how to identify the pests in your house.

Frequently Asked Questions