Termite Prevention & Control

Termites can quietly destroy structural wood. This section helps you identify termites, spot the warning signs, and act before damage spreads.

Identify termites: what a termite is, black wingless termites, and discarded wings.

Signs & damage: infested wood, dirt near baseboards, in window sills, and in floors.

Treatment: kill termites in wood and insects that leave sawdust.

For protecting wood long-term, see our wood care & maintenance guide.

What are the signs of termites? Discarded wings, mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, and small piles of frass (sawdust-like droppings) near baseboards.

How do you kill termites in wood? Spot-treat with borate or a termiticide for small areas; call a pro for active structural infestations.