Termite nymphs are tiny, pale, and easy to miss. ABC Home & Commercial Services explains how to identify baby termites and when to call a professional.
-- Five billion dollars. That's how much termites cost American homeowners every year. Yet most people couldn't identify a baby termite from a lineup. They're tiny. They're pale. And they're easy to mistake for something harmless.
That confusion gives colonies time to grow—sometimes for years—before anyone notices. By then, repair bills can hit thousands of dollars.
ABC Home & Commercial Services, a family-owned pest control company serving Greater Houston, recently updated its guide on what baby termites look like and how homeowners can identify them early. The resource breaks down the termite life cycle, explains how to distinguish termite larvae from similar-looking insects, and outlines steps to protect properties from infestations.
So what should people actually look for? Baby termites—called nymphs—are whitish, soft-bodied, and only a few millimeters long. They look like smaller, paler versions of adult termites. Or, to an untrained eye, tiny ants. Spotting them inside a home usually means a colony has already moved in.
The tricky part? Telling termites from ants. Both swarm. Both come in different sizes. Both can have wings. But the details differ. Termite antennae run straight. Ant antennae bend. Termites have thick waists. Ants have that pinched, narrow middle. Wing length matters too—termite wings match; ant forewings run longer than the back pair.
Still unsure? ABC's guide on signs of termites in Houston homes includes side-by-side comparisons and location-specific warning signs.
Houston's climate makes termite pressure a year-round concern. Humidity stays high. Temperatures rarely drop enough to slow activity. The region's clay soil holds moisture, creating perfect conditions for subterranean termites—the most destructive species locally. Colonies can number in the millions.
Professional termite exterminators remain the only reliable way to eliminate an infestation. Hardware store products don't cut it. They lack the strength and can't reach the colony. Annual inspections catch problems early, before damage spreads and costs climb.
The full guide is available on the ABC Home & Commercial Services blog. Content strategy provided by the best digital marketing agency ASTOUNDZ.
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