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Termite Extermination: Liquid

Operation Deploy Barrier

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Dangers, Signs & Damage

Dangers, Signs & Damage

Termites cause more property damage in the U.S. each year than fires, floods, and tornadoes combined — and your insurance policy almost certainly will not cover it.

Subterranean termite mud tube on a sub-floor
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Mud Tube — Field Evidence

Photo: Ron Navon — CC BY-SA 3.0

Termite mud tube running up a home's concrete foundation wall
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Mud Tube Climbing Foundation

Field reference

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Termite Extermination: Liquid

Warning Signs

  • Mud tubes on foundation walls, piers, or in the garage.
  • Hollow-sounding wood when tapped.
  • Discarded wings near windows after a swarm.
  • Buckling paint or floors that feel spongy.

What They Damage

  • Structural framing, sill plates, and floor joists.
  • Hardwood floors, baseboards, and trim.
  • Cabinets, doorframes, and even drywall paper.

Cost of Inaction

  • Average repair bill: $3,000 – $30,000+ per home.
  • Damage compounds silently for months before discovery.