Understanding termites and their behavior in Texas.
Termites are small, but the damage they cause is not. These insects feed on wood and other cellulose materials, and once they establish a colony they will work quietly and continuously until significant structural damage occurs. In a warm climate like Weatherford, Texas, termites are a year-round threat that property owners should understand and monitor closely.
Here is what you should know about termites:
- Subterranean termites are among the most widespread and destructive, building large colonies underground and using tubes of soil to reach wood above ground. They tend to feed on wood that is in contact with soil or near other sources of moisture, such as foundations and crawl spaces.
- Drywood termites infest dry wood above ground and do not rely on soil contact. These termites make their homes directly inside structural timber, furniture, or framing, and can go unnoticed until significant damage occurs.
- All termites have a social structure with specialized castes: workers, soldiers, and reproductive “swarmers.” The workers do most of the feeding and gallery construction, while swarmers leave the colony to start new ones. Seeing winged swarmers or discarded wings near windows, doors, or light sources can be a key sign of termite activity.
- Termites are particularly active where moisture is present. Since they eat wood from the inside out, surface damage is not always visible until it’s severe. Hollow-sounding wood, blistered paint, mud tubes along foundations, and piles of wings are all clues that termites are present.
- Professional pest control is the safest way to identify termites, assess the extent of an infestation, and put a termite management plan in place. Early identification and treatment help protect your property best.
If you suspect termites on your property, contact Longhorn Termite & Pest Control for reliable solutions that are backed by 55 years of experience.
At Longhorn Termite & Pest Control, we get rid of termites for customers in Azle, Weatherford, Benbrook, and Graham, Texas.