Termite damage costs U.S. homeowners an estimated $5 billion annually, with individual repair bills commonly ranging from $3,000 to $17,000 or more depending on the severity and location of the infestation. Early detection and professional treatment—typically costing...
Termite damage appears as hollow-sounding wood, mud tubes along foundations, discarded wings near windows, and buckling floors or ceilings. Because termites feed from the inside out, visible surface damage is usually a sign that colonies have already been active for...
Termites are biologically incapable of sleep—they operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, eating through wood and structural materials without pause. A single termite colony can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage before a homeowner notices any visible...
Termite damage and water damage share overlapping symptoms—sagging floors, soft wood, and discoloration—but stem from entirely different causes. Termites hollow out wood from the inside and leave behind mud tubes and frass, while water damage produces mold, staining,...
Subterranean termites live underground and need soil contact to survive, while drywood termites nest directly inside the wood they eat. The two species differ in appearance, behavior, damage patterns, and treatment. Knowing which one you’re dealing with helps...
