Termites

Soft, cream-colored bodies (workers). Dark swarmers with equal-length wings (alates). Straight, bead-like antennae. Often confused with flying ants — ants have pinched waists.

Mud tubes on foundations, walls, or crawl spaces. Discarded wings near windows and doors after swarms. Hollow-sounding wood. Sagging floors or bubbling paint. Tight-fitting doors or windows that no longer close properly.

Liquid termiticide trenching around foundation (active infestations). Topical preventative treatments. New-construction slab and stud pre-treatments. Termite Protection Plan for ongoing coverage. Call (832) 589-1397 or schedule online for same or next-day service in most cases.

Keep wood 6+ inches above soil. Redirect downspouts away from foundation. Repair plumbing and roof leaks promptly. Remove wood-to-soil contact (firewood, fence posts). Annual professional inspection.

In the Houston area, termites are considered a high-priority pest to address quickly. Subterranean termites are the single most destructive pest in Gulf Coast Texas. They feed on wood from the inside out, often causing thousands of dollars in damage before ever becoming visible.