EMERGENCY PEST GUIDE
I Think I Have Termites
Termites work silently. If you're seeing signs, damage may have been building for months. Here's how to confirm and what to do.
Look for Mud Tubes
Subterranean termites build mud tubes — pencil-width tunnels running from the soil up your foundation walls. Check the exterior foundation, garage walls, and anywhere concrete meets wood. Break a tube open — if you see small, white insects inside, you have active termites.
Tap Wood Surfaces
Use the handle of a screwdriver to tap wood trim around doors, windows, and baseboards. Hollow or papery-sounding wood means termites have eaten the interior. Press into suspected areas — if the wood gives way easily, there's damage.
Check for Swarmers
Termite swarmers look like small, dark flying ants with equal-length wings. In Arizona, swarm season is January through April. If you find discarded wings on windowsills or near light fixtures, swarmers have been in your house — and the colony is nearby.
What NOT to Do
Don't disturb mud tubes extensively — if you break them, termites just build new ones, and you lose the ability to show an inspector where the activity is. Don't use over-the-counter sprays — they kill surface termites but don't reach the colony. Don't panic — termite damage happens slowly. You have time to get a professional assessment.
Get a Professional Inspection
Call us at (480) 864-2728 to schedule an inspection. We do 4-5 termite jobs every day across the metro — we know what to look for and where Arizona termites enter. We'll give you an honest assessment of the damage, treatment options, and cost. Early detection saves thousands compared to waiting.
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