\nCharacteristic<\/strong><\/td>\nDrywood Termite Droppings (Frass)<\/strong><\/td>\nSubterranean Termite Droppings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAppearance<\/strong><\/td>\n| Small, dry pellets with six sides and rounded ends. Often resemble coffee grounds, pepper grains, or sawdust.<\/td>\n | Not seen as separate pellets. Waste is mixed into mud tubes or nest material.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nColor & Texture<\/strong><\/td>\n| Ranges from light tan to dark brown, depending on the wood type. Dry, hard, and grainy in feel.<\/td>\n | Blended with soil and moisture inside mud structures, making them impossible to distinguish individually.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWhere Found<\/strong><\/td>\n| Collected in small piles near \u201ckick-out holes\u201d on wooden surfaces. Common around furniture, baseboards, and window frames.<\/td>\n | Found in basements, crawlspaces, or along foundation walls, typically hidden inside mud tubes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nInfestation Clue<\/strong><\/td>\n| Visible piles of frass are a clear indication of drywood termites actively feeding inside your wood.<\/td>\n | Mud tubes are a strong sign of subterranean termite activity and their entry points into your home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n | | | | | | | |