Termites
Professional Termite Control for Your Home
Termites are one of the most damaging pests homeowners can face. They often work silently behind walls,
flooring, and wood structures, causing damage before many homeowners realize there is a problem.
At Ralph & Son Exterminating, we focus on identifying termite activity, locating conditions that may
attract termites, and providing targeted treatment options to help protect your home from costly damage.
Our goal is simple: Stop termite activity and help protect your home long-term.
Think you may have termites?
Our technicians can inspect your home and determine the source of the problem.
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Why Termites Are a Serious Pest
Termites are more than just a nuisance. They can damage wood, flooring, walls, crawl spaces, and structural areas of a home while staying hidden for long periods of time.
Termite activity can lead to:
Hidden wood damage Mud tubes around foundations
Costly home repairs Swarmers near doors or windows
Because termites often stay out of sight, a professional inspection is one of the best ways to determine whether your home has active termite activity or conditions that could attract termites.
Below are common termite problem areas we inspect and treat.
Termite Problem Areas We Inspect
Foundations & Crawl Spaces
Subterranean termites often enter homes from the soil and may build mud tubes along foundations, piers, crawl spaces, or plumbing areas.
They are commonly found around:
• Foundation walls • Crawl spaces • Support piers
• Plumbing entry points • Wood close to the ground
Mud tubes can be a warning sign that termites are traveling from the soil into the home. If you
notice dirt like tubes around your foundation or crawl space, your home should be inspected.
Walls, Flooring & Hidden Wood Damage
Termites can feed inside wood and structural areas without being easy to see from the outside. In some cases, damage may not become obvious until the infestation has already been active for a while.
Warning signs may include:
Hollow-sounding wood Soft or damaged trim Bubbling paint
Warped flooring Damaged baseboards or door frames
Because termite damage can stay hidden, it is important to schedule an inspection if you notice unusual wood damage or signs of activity around your home.
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Moisture & Wood Contact Areas
Termites are attracted to moisture and cellulose-based materials such as wood, stumps, and debris. Areas with water problems or wood touching the soil can make a home more vulnerable.
Common problem areas include:
Leaky pipes Poor drainage
Damp crawl spaces Wood piles near the home
Reducing moisture and removing wood debris around the home can help lower conditions that attract termites, but active termite problems should be handled with a professional treatment plan.
Termite Swarmers & Discarded Wings
Winged termites, also called swarmers, may appear around windows, doors, lights, or inside the home during swarming season. You may also notice small piles of discarded wings.
Swarmers may be found near:
Windowsills Doors
Light fixtures Porches
Seeing swarmers inside your home can be a sign of termite activity nearby and should not be ignored. Killing the visible swarmers does not remove the colony that produced them.
Sings You May Have a Termite Problem
Mud tubes around your foundation
Mud tubes are one of the most common signs of subterranean termite activity. These
dirt-like tunnels help termites travel between the soil and the wood in your home.
Winged termites or discarded wings
If you see winged termites or small piles of wings near windows, doors, or lights,
it may be a sign that termites are active nearby.
Termites often damage wood from the inside out. If wood sounds hollow, feels weak,
or breaks apart easily, it may need to be inspected.
Wood sounds hollow or feels soft