Termite Infestation Signs in Frisco, TX: What Bug Commander Looks For

Termites cause $5+ billion in US property damage annually—yet they work silently, often undetected until structural failure. In North Texas, subterranean termites are a near-certainty. Bug Commander Pest Control reveals the four telltale signs every homeowner should know.

4 Critical Evidence Points

1. Swarmers (Alates) & Discarded Wings: Spring evenings—winged reproductives emerge en masse. Indoor swarms = colony inside. Piles of translucent wings on windowsills = failed exit attempt.
2. Mud Tubes (Shelter Tubes): Pencil-width tunnels of soil/saliva/feces connecting ground to wood. Check foundation, piers, pipes, crawlspace, attic. Active tubes = moist, termites inside.
3. Frass (Drywood Termite Droppings): Hexagonal pellets (1mm) pushed from kick-out holes. Look like salt/pepper piles near baseboards, windows, attic. Indicates drywood colony in structural wood.
4. Wood Damage: Hollow sound when tapped; surface blistering; galleries (tunnels) following grain, packed with mud. Sheetrock: soft spots, pinholes, bubbling paint.

Inspection Protocol

• Exterior: foundation perimeter, grade stakes, fence posts, dead wood.
• Crawlspace: every pier, beam, duct, pipe penetration.
• Interior: baseboards, door/window frames, plumbing walls, attic access.
• Attic: rafters, sheathing, collar ties, vents.
• Moisture meter & thermal imaging for hidden activity.

Why Early Detection Saves Thousands

Treatment Options

• Liquid termiticide barrier (Termidor/ Taurus SC): Continuous soil treatment—colony elimination via transfer effect.
• Baiting systems (Sentricon/ Trelona): Stations monitored quarterly—colony elimination, ongoing protection.
• Borate wood treatment: New construction/pre-treat; existing accessible wood.
• Fumigation (drywood): Tenting—whole-structure gas penetration.

Don't wait for damage. Annual inspections catch activity early. Contact Bug Commander Pest Control, Frisco, TX: (214) 919-0021 | bugcommanderpestcontrol.com. Free inspection.