{"id":161,"date":"2026-10-12T04:28:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/termites\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T04:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:28:06","slug":"termites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/termites\/","title":{"rendered":"Termites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"uncoder uncoder-161 uncoder--page\" data-uncoder-doc=\"161\"><section id=\"top\" class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-wer34tx\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-b2ozgt0\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-rkttma5\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Wood eaten away by termites, with mud tunnels across the grain\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels.webp 1600w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wood-eaten-away-termites-mud-tunnels-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-fbycra4\"><h1 class=\"uncoder-heading uncoder-ayxjfzx\">Termites<\/h1><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-gus0nz4\"><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-dlofmei uncoder-text\"><p>Subterranean termites swarm in spring and eat wood from the inside. By the time you see damage, they\u2019ve usually been there a while.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-button uncoder-lgjyogq sw-btn sw-btn--lime\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/contact\/\" class=\"uncoder-btn uncoder-btn--primary uncoder-btn--md uncoder-hover-flip\"><span class=\"uncoder-btn__text\">Book an inspection<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"pest\" class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-diufwtm uncoder-container--boxed\"><div class=\"uncoder-container__inner\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-w0ndi74\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-pjgstou\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-gny1nzv\"><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-khynczw uncoder-text\"><p>Busiest months in Austin<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-cmgz4a7 uncoder-text\"><p>Feb\u2013May<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-n3bcevh uncoder-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/#calendar\">See the pest calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-i924rny\"><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-fe717hr uncoder-text\"><p>Main risk<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-ekf0gor uncoder-text\"><p>Property damage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-fk6i2n1 uncoder-text\"><h2>Signs to look for<\/h2>\n<ul><li>Swarms of winged insects near windows in spring, or piles of discarded wings.<\/li><li>Pencil-width mud tubes on foundations, piers or walls.<\/li><li>Wood that sounds hollow or crumbles when pressed.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p>Termites cause more property damage in the US than storms and fire combined, and most home insurance doesn\u2019t cover it. They work out of sight, so regular inspections matter more than for any other pest.<\/p>\n<h2>How to keep them out<\/h2>\n<ul><li>Keep mulch, firewood and soil away from wooden siding.<\/li><li>Fix leaks and keep gutters clear so the foundation stays dry.<\/li><li>Book a yearly inspection, especially for older homes.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>How we treat them<\/h2>\n<p>A full inspection, then a liquid barrier in the soil around the house or bait stations that eliminate the colony. Both come with a yearly re-inspection.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"other-pests\" class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-e63iw53 uncoder-container--boxed\"><div class=\"uncoder-container__inner\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-ditcoi7\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-llid83g\"><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-j330n1a uncoder-text sw-tag sw-tag--dark\"><p>Pest Library<\/p><\/div><h2 class=\"uncoder-heading uncoder-liyf4pq\">Other pests we handle<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-f6v35r3 uncoder-container--grid\"><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-dxujwum sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/ants\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-gfrttae\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-r1v515j\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Red ant climbing a bright green leaf stem\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf.webp 2000w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-ant-climbing-bright-green-leaf-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-nb2re9k uncoder-text\"><p>Ants<\/p><\/div><\/a><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-cqqbbth sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/cockroaches\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-kjir2u3\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-dj1yasn\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Brown cockroach crawling across a dark green leaf\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green.webp 2000w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green-1229x1536.webp 1229w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brown-cockroach-crawling-across-dark-green-1638x2048.webp 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-vxe5mgv uncoder-text\"><p>Cockroaches<\/p><\/div><\/a><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-ntlv6k3 sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/bed-bugs\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-m5pv1pp\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-ejuhfpp\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Close-up of a bed bug on glass\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass.webp 1600w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-bed-bug-glass-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-doyq30a uncoder-text\"><p>Bed Bugs<\/p><\/div><\/a><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-cn58nst sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/mosquitoes\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-ef27pqd\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-gfcz8g9\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Mosquito resting beneath a green leaf\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1.webp 1707w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mosquito-resting-beneath-green-leaf-scaled-1-1366x2048.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-dwns3i3 uncoder-text\"><p>Mosquitoes<\/p><\/div><\/a><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-ig8rz47 sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/wasps\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-afhwsqp\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-vtaajdf\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Yellow-and-black wasp in flight against a black background\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black.webp 2000w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/yellow-black-wasp-flight-against-black-1536x1029.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-naps2gj uncoder-text\"><p>Wasps &amp; Hornets<\/p><\/div><\/a><a class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-e472i00 sw-zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/pests\/rodents\/\"><div class=\"uncoder-container uncoder-h3cxxdc\"><figure class=\"uncoder-image uncoder-jq9exc5\" data-uncoder-js=\"lightbox\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden.webp\" class=\"uncoder-image__img\" alt=\"Two mice eating scattered grain on a wooden plank at night\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden.webp 2000w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden-1024x641.webp 1024w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden-768x481.webp 768w, https:\/\/demo.uncoderbuilder.com\/swatwell\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-mice-eating-scattered-grain-wooden-1536x962.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"uncoder-text-editor uncoder-yph1k8b uncoder-text\"><p>Mice &amp; Rats<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Termites Subterranean termites swarm in spring and eat wood from the inside. 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