Termite Identification

Termites spread by swarming, or by crawling through mud tubes. Make sure you know how to spot the signs.

Termites often live deep within the structure of your home. When outside, they may live underground or in wood piles or rotted tree stumps.

Termite swarming season generally happens in early spring in Missouri. But once inside, they can be active all year.

Signs of a termite infestation include termite droppings (frass), bowing or hollow-sounding wood, and shed wings, among other things.

Termites look like ants, but there are some obvious differences. They have tube-like bodies that don’t narrow at the waist, and they’re often pale or cream colored.