Drywood termites
Drywood Termite Control in Slidell & Southeast Louisiana
Drywood termites live right inside the wood, with no soil contact. The tell-tale sign is little piles of pellets. We find them and treat the wood.
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The problem
Drywood Termite Control That Gets to the Source
Drywood termites don't need soil. They fly in, move straight into dry wood like trim, window frames, furniture and attic framing, and live their whole lives inside it.
Because they don't come up from the ground, soil treatments don't stop them. We find the infested wood and treat it directly, and we'll walk you through the options if the activity is widespread.
Signs of drywood termites
- Small piles of pellets that look like sand or coffee grounds
- Tiny holes in wood where pellets are pushed out
- Swarms at night in late spring or summer
- Discarded wings near windows
- Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
Why here
Why Drywood Termites Are So Common in Louisiana
Drywood termites prefer warm coastal areas, which puts Southeast Louisiana and the Gulf Coast right in their range. They often arrive in infested furniture or wood and spread from there.
How we treat it
Our Drywood Termite Control Process
Inspection
Finding infested wood by pellets, kick-out holes and tapping.
Tent-free treatment
Treating the infested wood directly to kill the colony inside, no tenting.
Whole-structure options
If activity is widespread, we'll explain the options for the whole home.
Follow-up
Re-inspection to make sure the activity has stopped.
Drywood termite treatment is quoted after inspection, based on how much wood is affected. See termite control for plans and details.
What do drywood termite droppings look like?
Small, hard pellets that look like sand or coffee grounds, often piled under a tiny hole in the wood.
Do soil treatments work on drywood termites?
No. Drywood termites never touch the soil, so the infested wood itself has to be treated.
How did drywood termites get in my home?
They fly in through vents and gaps or arrive in infested wood or furniture.
Are drywood termites common in Louisiana?
They're less common than subterranean termites but show up in warm coastal areas like Southeast Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
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