Termites in Florida: Types, Signs, and Season

small orange dampwood termites clustered in a wood tunnel under bark

Termites in Florida are active for much of the year because our warm, humid climate gives them the moisture, wood, and shelter they need. Some termites live underground and enter homes through soil or foundation gaps. Others live directly inside dry wood, furniture, trim, or structural timbers. That difference matters because the signs and treatment […]

Subterranean Termite Mud Tubes in South Florida Homes

subterranean termite mud tubes

Subterranean termite mud tubes in South Florida homes are the most reliable early sign of an active termite infestation. These pencil-width tunnels, built from soil, wood particles, and termite saliva, allow termite workers to travel from their underground colony to the wood inside your home without exposure to air or light. Finding a mud tube […]

Drywood Termite Kick-Out Holes in South Florida Homes

Weathered wood surface with multiple small round exit holes

A tiny hole in wood trim, a windowsill, a door frame, or an attic beam can be easy to ignore. But if there is a small pile of gritty pellets underneath it, that opening may be a drywood termite kick-out hole. Drywood termites live inside wood and do not need contact with soil. As they […]