{"id":7631,"date":"2025-08-08T12:21:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/2025\/08\/08\/publishthings-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections000openopen\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:55:29","slug":"things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Things Exterminators Check During Termite Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Termites damage about $600,000 homes in the U.S. every year. And homeowners spend approximately $5 billion every year to pay for termite damage. Determining signs of termites is almost impossible unless you have a full-scale infestation. While it is crucial for termites to be taken care of <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/residential\/termite-inspection-services\/\">through termite inspection<\/a>, understanding what to look out for will be advantageous for homeowners.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Here_are_some_areas_in_your_home_you_should_pay_attention_to_for_termite_activity\" >Here are some areas in your home you should pay attention to for termite activity:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Start_Outside\" >Start Outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Wood-to-Soil_Trouble_Spots\" >Wood-to-Soil Trouble Spots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Moisture_Magnets\" >Moisture Magnets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Hidden_Areas\" >Hidden Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Inside_the_Home\" >Inside the Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Evidence_to_Watch_For\" >Evidence to Watch For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Beyond_the_House\" >Beyond the House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Entry_Points\" >Entry Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Termite_Monitoring\" >Termite Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#The_Final_Report\" >The Final Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#4_Things_Exterminators_Check_During_Termite_Inspections\" >4 Things Exterminators Check During Termite Inspections:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Evidence_of_Swarmers\" >Evidence of Swarmers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Mud_Tubes\" >Mud Tubes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Mud_in_Construction_Joints\" >Mud in Construction Joints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/things-exterminators-check-during-termite-inspections\/#Wood_in_Your_Landscape\" >Wood in Your Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_areas_in_your_home_you_should_pay_attention_to_for_termite_activity\"><\/span>Here are some areas in your home you should pay attention to for termite activity:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When it comes to termites, early detection is everything. A good inspection doesn\u2019t just tick boxes\u2014it\u2019s a careful walk-through of the places termites love to hide and the signs they leave behind.<\/p>\n<h5>Start Outside<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We begin by circling the home\u2019s exterior\u2014checking the foundation, patios, decks, fences, and anywhere wood touches the ground. Mud tubes, those narrow dirt tunnels termites build for travel, are a big red flag here.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wood-to-Soil_Trouble_Spots\"><\/span>Wood-to-Soil Trouble Spots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Fence posts, deck supports, garden edging, and wooden trellises are all common entry points. If wood touches soil, termites can get in without being noticed.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisture_Magnets\"><\/span>Moisture Magnets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Leaky spigots, clogged gutters, poor drainage\u2014anything that leaves damp soil or standing water near the house can draw termites in. Shaded areas with little airflow are especially risky.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hidden_Areas\"><\/span>Hidden Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Basements, crawl spaces, and even attics get a close look. We check for mud tubes, damaged beams, or signs from any monitoring stations.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_the_Home\"><\/span>Inside the Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This is part detective work, part experience. Tapping along baseboards, door frames, and floors can reveal hollow spots. Other signs include blistering paint, buckled wallpaper, tiny holes in wood, or piles of frass (fine, wood-colored droppings). Discarded wings near windows or doors often mean a swarm has passed through.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_to_Watch_For\"><\/span>Evidence to Watch For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Mud tubes inside or outside, especially near the foundation<\/li>\n<li>Hollow or chewed wood<\/li>\n<li>Discarded wings in corners or sills<\/li>\n<li>Blistered paint or wallpaper<\/li>\n<li>Mud packed into joints or plaster cracks<\/li>\n<li>Frass or small \u201ckickout holes\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Damp patches that may signal hidden damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_House\"><\/span>Beyond the House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Nearby sheds, wood piles, old stumps, and landscape timbers are checked\u2014termites often start here before moving toward the house.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry_Points\"><\/span>Entry Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Even the smallest gaps matter. We inspect plumbing penetrations, utility entry points, and cracks in the foundation.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Termite_Monitoring\"><\/span>Termite Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Some properties have bait stations outside. These are checked for signs of activity.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Report\"><\/span>The Final Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Everything, from damage to areas we couldn\u2019t reach\u2014is documented, with clear recommendations for treatment or repairs if needed.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Things_Exterminators_Check_During_Termite_Inspections\"><\/span>4 Things Exterminators Check During Termite Inspections:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence_of_Swarmers\"><\/span>Evidence of Swarmers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The most prominent varieties of termites in the U.S. are subterranean termites. Established termite colonies produce winged, mature adults called alates. They fly off once they mature to create their own nests once the spring sets in. All alates are released at once in swarms that scatter immediately. If you find multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/blog\/do-termites-fly\/\">winged termites<\/a> in your home, chances are there are termite nests near your home and it\u2019s feeding off your wood.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mud_Tubes\"><\/span>Mud Tubes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Subterranean termites create mud tubes that function as bridges between their colony and the wood they feed on. These tubes are created from minute pieces of wood, soil, and debris that conserve moisture and protect the colony from predators.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mud_in_Construction_Joints\"><\/span>Mud in Construction Joints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Termites is a great little builder that seals small gaps using soil to create a protected layer as they may their way to your home. You may not find tubes and instead crushed dirt near the hinges of your doors. This is still a sign of the presence of termites finding their way to the nearest piece of wooden furniture.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Wood in Your Landscape<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>While this may not be the perfect indicator of termite presence in your home, making sure you look out for these signs will be an added advantage during a termite inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Contact us today to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/request-termite-report\/\">termite inspection report<\/a> for your property.<\/p>\n<p><!-- FAQ Schema --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What areas should you check for termite activity in home?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"\u2022 Wood fencing adjacent to your house\n\u2022 Wood mulch within 4 to 6 inches of your home\u2019s foundation\n\u2022 Firewood\n\u2022 Deadwood\n\u2022 Wooden Structures\n\u2022 Wood Damage\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What things exterminators check during termite inspections?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"\u2022 Evidence of Swarmers\n\u2022 Mud Tubes\n\u2022 Mud in Construction Joints\n\u2022 Wood in Your Landscape\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Termites damage about $600,000 homes in the U.S. every year. And homeowners spend approximately $5 billion every year to pay for termite damage. Determining signs of termites is almost impossible unless you have a full-scale infestation. While it is crucial for termites to be taken care of through termite inspection, understanding what to look out &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7632,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pest-control"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7631"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12660,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7631\/revisions\/12660"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}