The Termite Guy FAQs

Severe structural damage can occur within 2-3 years with a large colony, though damage typically takes 5-8 years to become significant.

Visible damage may take 3-5 years to appear, as colonies develop slowly compared to subterranean termites.

Subterranean termite colonies can extend several feet below ground, with some tunnels reaching depths of 20 feet or more.

Mud tubes are tunnels built by subterranean termites to maintain moisture while traveling between soil and wood. They protect termites from predators and dehydration.

Drywood termites create clean galleries across wood grain, while subterranean termites follow grain and leave mud tubes.

Look for small kickout holes with pellets, hollow-sounding wood, and swarmers or shed wings near windows and light fixtures.

They spread through swarmers that fly to new locations and establish colonies directly in wood. They can also spread through infested furniture.

Control moisture problems, repair leaks, improve ventilation, and remove decay-damaged wood to prevent dampwood termite infestations.

Drywood termites typically enter through exposed wood or small gaps around windows and doors. They can also infest wooden furniture.

They commonly infest wood with ground contact, areas near plumbing leaks, and poorly ventilated spaces with moisture issues.