The eastern subterranean termite is the most destructive structural pest in South Carolina, eating wood from the inside out and often going unnoticed until damage is significant.

How to identify the Eastern Subterranean Termite

Workers are pale and soft-bodied; spring swarmers are dark with two pairs of equal-length wings. Mud tubes on foundations are the classic sign.

Behavior & biology

Colonies live in the soil and build pencil-width mud tubes to reach wood, maintaining contact with moisture. Swarms of winged reproductives appear in spring.

Why Eastern Subterranean Termites are a problem

They silently consume framing, subfloors, and trim, and the CSRA climate keeps them active much of the year. Untreated, they cause serious structural damage.

Signs of an infestation

Mud tubes on foundation walls and piers, discarded wings near windows after a swarm, wood that sounds hollow when tapped, and buckling paint.

How we handle Eastern Subterranean Termites in the CSRA

Early inspection is everything. We identify active termite pressure and coordinate targeted treatment — start with our pest control and commercial services. Call 803-226-3155 to schedule. See more in our pest library.