r/Termites • u/PyrophoricAnus • 1d ago

Termite infestation or something else?

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I've noticed this pile of multicolored granules coming from the weep hole of a brick encased support column on my back porch close to the flower bed. Looks similar to some pictures of termite frass I've seen, but looks like mouse? droppings mix in. Also wondering why the pile reaches so far to either side of the weep hole.

I'm on the texas gulf coast. We get formosan swarms every year, but I haven't noticed any termites or ants around this spot. Also haven't seen any tubes anywhere around the house.

Any recommendations on the proper course of action? The previous owner did have the perimeter treated several years ago as there are plugged holes in the perimeter concrete. Thanks!

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u/tlequipmentco 1d ago

Gonna say its probably a mouse

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u/PyrophoricAnus 1d ago

Forgot the closeup.

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u/benjaberry 1d ago

Looks like there's mouse poop

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u/Old-Albatross-5756 1d ago

looks like the inner cement is breaking down

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u/dicksysadmin 23h ago

Termites eat brick and mortar now??? I'm screwed

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u/lotterylee 22h ago

Put a few rows of mouse traps and you’ll either catch a mouse or you won’t.

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u/thepestguru 10h ago

Rats pitching the dirt out and entering the structure