Subterranean termites are the single costliest insect pest in Arkansas. By the time you see damage, they have been feeding for months or years.
Termites are classified as the most economically damaging insect pest in Arkansas by the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. They operate invisibly inside walls, floor joists, and sill plates, and most homeowners only find them after swarmer season dumps winged termites on a windowsill or after a floor begins to sag. Annual inspection and a treatment contract are the only real defense.
The dominant termite species in Arkansas and Missouri. Lives in massive underground colonies and forages through soil into wood. Responsible for the large majority of termite damage in this region.
An invasive species from Asia, more aggressive and with larger colonies than the Eastern. Established in the Gulf South and moving north. Any Formosan find in Arkansas is significant.
Less common in our region because they prefer warmer, drier climates. Live entirely inside wood without contacting soil. Smaller colonies than subterraneans.
Rare in Arkansas. Requires wood with high moisture content, usually dead logs or water damaged structures.
Treatment is liquid termiticide trench and treat around the foundation, in-ground bait stations, or a combined approach. Every structure is different, and the right choice depends on slab versus crawlspace, soil type, and current activity level. We walk through the options with you before recommending a plan.
Arkansas termite swarms run March through May when warm rainy days trigger colony dispersal. This is when most homeowners first notice termites. Colonies are active year round underground, not just during swarm season.
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