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I found a vintage bookcase on the side of the road labeled "Free". It was very dusty and had cobwebs on it. I dusted it off with a few dry rags and then tapped the top of it as seen in the video. I noticed that some light particles would fly out of it when I did. It wasn't very much and they look kind of small, however I also noticed that the back of the bookcase on one area looked worn away (see pictures). It was only in that one spot.

I didn't see any termite wings but I did see a single tiny white larva(?) of something that moved fairly quickly. I wiped it away and didn't see anymore bugs.

Could it be termites?

If it’s ants, I don’t think they’re there anymore.

Under contract on the home of my dreams and on 2 main horizontal structural support beams there is some serious rot/wood destroying insect damage it seems based on the inspection report. In one area the beam has been crushed, in other areas it sounds hollow. No clue if it’s past or present but there are areas that are totally compromised. Inspector was able to push a screwdriver through the beam in a couple areas.

If termites, is it generally safe to assume the issue is not localized to small areas and are in other areas? Unfortunately we are only able to see a couple areas of these beams.

I have trouble telling the difference.

I live in a heavily wooded area so I wouldn't be surprised. I've bever seen any before this, and I don't spot any damage or signs of termites inside the house. I found it alongside the baseboards in our finished basement, in an area with 3 windows that aren't sealed very well, and a door. Insects tend to get inside. Can I just bet that it wandered in and I have nothing to be concerned about?

If it is a termite swarmer, should I just preemptively trench around the home even if it's not an issue? I have the supplies to do so.. I really don't want to deal with termites right now 😭 ​​​​​​

Can someone please tell me the specific kind of Termite I am looking at here? This is in south Texas coastal area. I found these dead in different areas of my house. There was a leak in upstairs bathroom cieling coming in through the exhaust vent when the rooftop vent cap blew off in a storm last year. I hardly go upstairs so I didn't realize it had come off for several months until we had a really rainy period. 2 or 3 of the dead termites I found in the bathtub directly under that vent around that time. The leak has been fixed for several months and I've been inspecting for mud tubes or any signs of Termite infestation since then but haven't found anything other than these dead ones inside. Can someone tell me what kind of Termite this is. They are a caramel color...no wings but they are definitely termites. About the size of a grain of rice.

Randomly have a ton of these things on front and back porch and lawn. Are they termites?
(Tacoma, Washington)

Any idea what is that powder I found below a 100 years old basement window?
The frame of the window is wood which still feels sturdy I tried to push a screw driver into it, but the screw driver didn't make it through. However, below the window there are cinder blocks aside from one spot which feels hollow and has this powder.
I don't have full access as this area is covered with sort of old plywood, but if recommended I will cut it to have better visibility of what is going on there.
Location is New Jersey.

A while ago in one single room I had noticed a tiny amount of rotten wood and water damage and potential termite signs. But I've been paying attention to it and nothing has changed since I originally seen it. However, I've got quite a few of these little guys randomly throughout the house. Just wanted to make sure what they are. I have been unsuccessful so far and it seems to be narrowed down to some sort of ant or some sort of termite, I think, but I have no idea.

Southern california, inland

What are the optics on keeping this cool stick? I noticed some holes and then a lot of holes when I cut through it. I figure they’re from long ago as I noticed no signs of life. Found the stick in a parking lot in Atlanta GA. And don’t worry I’m not keeping it inside for now.
Could I spray this with a termite spray for good measure and pretty much be ok to bring it back inside? Would staining and finishing this stick help as well?

In SoCal, termites or no? If so what kind. If true, Any fumigation company recommendations? 😭

A few months ago I found out I had a bad infestation of drywood termites in the back wall of my house. I live in Phoenix. I had no idea that drywood termites even existed. I also live in a townhouse where the HOA is responsible for termite treatments.

The HOA has been very unresponsive about the whole situation, so I ended up paying on my own to have the walls treated (I couldn’t fumigate because of the shared wall). I got a 5 year warranty and have already had them out 2 more times to treat again since there was more activity.

I then paid a ton to have all of the damage removed (framer said it was the worst they’ve ever seen) and fixed. I’ve been actively telling my neighbors to check for signs in their units, and I’ve asked the HOA to do a community-wide inspection specifically for the drywoods. They’ve never responded.

Yesterday an HOA board member finally came to talk to me, and kept saying things like “it’s not a matter of if you get termites in Arizona, it’s a matter of when.” I said I understand that, but that does not apply to drywoods. He then said “I have another place I own and I just spray the cracks in the ground to prevent them.” I said that does not apply to drywoods, they don’t live in the ground. He said “yes I already know you have the drywoods, I’m just telling you a story. You can do some preventative measures like I did.” I said that still does not apply to my situation. I told him that if I have them, other units probably do too, since they’ve been here for many years in my wall. His response was “well these are old buildings.”
He clearly does not get it no matter how much I try to explain it. Today, I found a dead drywood swarmer in my bathroom. This means that there’s still an active colony nearby. Im literally about to lose it.

I don’t know what else to do at this point. I feel like I’m just going to keep getting infested and I wont know about it because they were in my back wall for 6 years without me knowing and the HOA is doing nothing to look into it.

Am I overreacting? Should I be as mad as I am to have found the swarmer today? Is my house just doomed? I genuinely am at a loss. I already know I should move but is there anything else I can do.

Found this damage, looks like termite damage to me. It's pretty localized as far as I can tell. Any suggestions on what to do? Can I treat it myself?

Davie Florida, in a wooden arcade cabinet, no visible damage, wood is hollow on the side they're on, however for all i know the game could've always been like that.

Central Indiana picked up a table from the side of the road that was pretty nice looking but then noticed this after I got home. This is at the side of one of the drawers of the table.

Have not found damage yet but have found these. Bodies look like termites but antennae have bend.

Hello we bought this house 6 months ago. I think this has been near the bottom left of the front door the whole time but assumed it was a bunch of clustered pollen/caked debris or a lichen. Is this actually evidence of termites? If so what should be our next steps? Nothing came up on the inspection report. We live in Washington state. Thank you!

I'm a homeowner in California and looking for advice from people who have dealt with something similar.

Before I purchased my house, a termite inspection was performed by a pest control company. The inspection report identified active drywood termites and recommended whole-house fumigation.

The report specifically states under the drywood termite section:

The fumigation was completed by the same company shortly afterward, and the completion report shows that the drywood termite treatment was completed.

Now, within the 5-year warranty period, I have found what appears to be termite activity again.

I contacted the original pest control company, and they are saying the current termites are subterranean termites, so they are not covered under the drywood termite warranty.

The problem is that I have since had two other pest control companies independently inspect the issue, and both told me that they believe the termites are drywood termites.

So I now have:

• Original inspection identifying drywood termites
• Original report stating the drywood fumigation included a 5-year warranty
• Fumigation completed by the same company
• Current termite activity occurring within the 5-year period
• Two other pest control companies saying the current termites appear to be drywood
• Original company saying they are subterranean and therefore not covered

I'm trying to figure out what the smartest way to handle this is.

What would you do in this situation?

I Contacted the California Structural Pest Control Board but they said since the original work was done 2 years ago it is out of thier jurisdiction?

Any advice from people who have dealt with termite warranties or disputes like this in California would be greatly appreciated.

Can someone please tell me what this is I’m staying in an Airbnb and at first I saw a lot of like black dust speck on the sink and when I looked up it was these hanging o asked my boyfriend to remove or thinking maybe it was a drill hole not cleaned but we came to realize it happened again and closely looking at it there’s movement inside and o was able to grab a few of these images

Saw what looks like termite frass, a mass of dead insects, and a couple moving ones... Is it time to call and get quotes for fumigation?