Get Rid of Drywood Termites in Your Home
Drywood termites can live inside wood without needing soil contact, so early clues are often subtle: tiny pellet droppings, discarded wings, blistered wood, or repeat swarming near windows and lights.
DIY steps should focus on preserving evidence and reducing confusion, then requesting a free inspection before damage spreads unseen.
Look for pellets, wings, and wood clues ??? then let an inspector confirm what is active.
Simple DIY Drywood Termite Checks
Drywood termite DIY is mostly about observation. Avoid scraping, spraying, or throwing away evidence before it can be identified.
Pellets and wings can help distinguish drywood termites from ants, wood dust, or other pest activity.
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Look for pellet droppings
Check window sills, baseboards, furniture, beams, closet corners, and trim for tiny hard pellets that collect below kick-out holes. -
Save discarded wings
Wings near windows, tubs, lights, or doors can help confirm whether the swarm was termites or flying ants.
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Photograph wood and pellet locations
Take photos before cleaning so the technician can connect evidence to specific wood members. -
Avoid surface spraying
Sprays may not reach colonies inside wood and can make evidence harder to interpret.
Quick DIY reset: save pellet samples, photograph wings and wood clues, note swarm dates, and avoid disturbing suspected galleries before inspection.
When DIY Is Not Enough
DIY steps can reduce pressure and preserve clues, but recurring activity usually means there is a source, entry point, nest, or conducive condition that needs to be found. Request a free inspection when the same signs keep returning or the issue spreads.
Pellets keep appearing
Repeat pellet piles often mean activity inside nearby wood needs confirmation.
Swarmers show up indoors
Winged termites near windows or lights should be inspected quickly.
Wood looks damaged
Blistered, hollow, or damaged trim can signal hidden activity.
Service Areas for Drywood Termite Help
In Touch Pest Control provides free inspections for termites concerns throughout South Florida, including homes, condos, apartments, restaurants, and local properties.
- Broward County including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Dania Beach
- Miami-Dade County including Miami, Hialeah, and Doral
- Palm Beach County including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach
Use the service-area links below to explore local availability, then request a free inspection if activity is showing up at your property.
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Why Request a Free Termite Inspection
A free inspection helps confirm whether evidence points to drywood termites, another termite type, ants, or non-pest wood dust. Our technician can review pellets, wings, wood clues, and likely activity zones before explaining treatment options.
- Identify whether evidence is drywood termite activity
- Inspect wood trim, furniture, beams, and likely kick-out points
- Review wings, pellets, and swarm timing
- Avoid guessing with ineffective surface sprays
- Understand whether activity appears localized or broader
- Receive a clear recommendation before treatment
Drywood Termite DIY FAQs
What is the first DIY step for drywood termites?
Most kitchens benefit from monthly pest control service to maintain proper pest prevention and ensure compliance with health inspection standards.
What do drywood termite pellets look like?
Yes. We can schedule service visits before opening, after closing, or during low-traffic hours to avoid disrupting your kitchen operations and customers.
Should I throw away termite wings?
Yes. We use EPA-approved commercial pest control products designed specifically for use in kitchens and other food handling facilities.
Can sprays reach drywood termites inside wood?
Pests typically enter through delivery doors, small structural gaps, drains, and improperly sealed storage areas. Frequent deliveries and food waste can also increase pest activity if not properly managed.
Where should I check for evidence?
Absolutely. Every kitchen is different. We customize pest control programs based on your layout, food type, operating hours, and pest risk level to ensure effective and consistent protection.
When should I request a free inspection?
Maintaining proper sanitation is key. This includes regular cleaning of food prep areas, proper food storage, sealing trash containers, and keeping drains clean. Our technicians will also provide recommendations during each visit.
Can In Touch inspect before I commit to treatment?
Yes. We work with kitchens that must meet strict local health codes and inspection standards. Our service includes documentation and reporting that can support compliance during inspections.
Commercial Pest Control in South Florida
Try the safe DIY steps, but do not keep fighting recurring pest activity alone.
Call 1-888-292-1108 or request a free inspection >>. We will inspect the activity, identify the source, and explain your best next step.
