Overview: The Silent Destroyer

The howling winds of a hurricane or the rushing waters of a flood can destroy your home without warning. Termites work more slowly, but their effect can be just as devastating. Quietly, almost invisibly, they eat away at your home, sabotaging its structural integrity and its value.

The process is slow, but sure – unless they are stopped. Experts say that once termites enter your home – often from underground nests, traveling through foundation cracks, expansion joints and other entry points in the house – an active termite colony can reap substantial damage in three to eight years. ¹

But there are exceptions: Highly aggressive Formosan termites, prevalent in parts of the South, can severely damage a structure in mere months. Learn more about the signs of termite damage, termite swarming or find out if you live in a termite hot zone.

A number of termite control options are available if you have a problem.