Spring termite swarmers across Southeast Texas are a warning sign that an active colony is already feeding on a structure. ABC Home & Commercial Services breaks down what Beaumont homeowners need to know — and do — the moment swarmers appear this April.
If you've been finding small winged insects near your windows or along your baseboards this spring, don't ignore them. What you're seeing are most likely termite swarmers — and in Beaumont, April is the month they show up in full force. Two species are active right now across Southeast Texas. Eastern Subterranean termites are the most widespread and destructive in the entire country, and they peak in swarming activity right through May. Formosan termites — a faster-spreading, more aggressive species — begin launching swarms in April and keep going into early summer. Both of these species thrive in the humidity and moisture that defines this region. Here's the thing most homeowners don't realize: the swarmers themselves aren't eating your home. The colony they came from is. And those colonies are typically three to five years old by the time they produce swarmers. So when you see them inside your house, you're not catching something early — you're getting a signal that damage has likely already been happening. That's the part that matters. Termites cause an estimated five billion dollars in structural damage to homes across the United States every single year, according to the National Pest Management Association. And standard homeowner insurance doesn't cover it. Not a dollar of it. So what should you do if you find swarmers? First, note exactly where they appeared. Check for discarded wings nearby — swarmers drop their wings fast after landing. Look along your foundation walls and any exposed wood framing for mud tubes, which are narrow dirt tunnels about the width of a pencil. Those are the highways Eastern Subterranean termites use to move between soil and wood. Finding even one is enough reason to call a professional. ABC Home and Commercial Services has been protecting Texas homes since nineteen forty-nine. Their QualityPro-certified team in Beaumont is trained to identify both Eastern Subterranean and Formosan termites, which look similar but behave differently and require different treatment strategies. Getting the identification right is the first step to getting the treatment right. If you've spotted swarmers this spring — or just haven't had an inspection in the past year — now is the time to reach out. The swarmer window doesn't last long, but the colonies that produced them aren't going anywhere. Visit ABC Home and Commercial Services dot com to schedule a termite inspection in Beaumont before the season peaks. ABC Home & Commercial Services Beaumont City: Beaumont Address: 1710 Interstate 10 Access Rd Website: https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/beaumont