Termites

- Mud tubes running up foundation walls or along crawlspace piers - Discarded translucent wings near windowsills or light fixtures after spring swarms - Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or crumbles under a screwdriver - Sagging floors, stuck doors, or soft spots in exterior siding near soil contact

Perimeter liquid barrier or in-ground bait-station system; annual monitoring and re-inspection by licensed pest professional. We recommend a licensed perimeter liquid barrier or in‑ground bait-station system (Sentricon-style) with annual monitoring and a termite bond for qualifying homes; we always pair treatments with moisture corrections in Asheville crawlspaces and graded drainage improvements.

• Keep firewood and lumber piles at least 20 feet from the foundation and off the ground.
• Fix leaky faucets, gutters, and downspouts — termites require constant moisture.
• Eliminate wood-to-soil contact on decks, fence posts, and siding.
• Remove excess mulch, leaf litter, and cellulose debris from foundation beds.
• Schedule a professional inspection every 1–2 years, especially for homes over 10 years old.
• Store firewood and lumber at least 20 feet from the house and off the ground on a rack
• Fix gutters, downspouts, and low-slope drainage that keep foundation soil damp in rainy spells
• Remove excess mulch and leaf litter from foundation planting beds, especially on north- and river-facing slopes
• Eliminate wood-to-soil contact on decks, fences, and siding; ventilate and insulate crawlspaces
• Schedule a professional inspection every 1–2 years, and more often for homes over 10 years old

Wood in contact with soil; crawlspaces, mud tubes on foundations, damp wall voids. Colony size ranges from 60,000 to 1 million workers.

Termites are a regular concern across Asheville, especially in older Biltmore-era homes, river-valley properties with higher moisture, and cabins with crawlspaces. Damp spring conditions and the city’s year‑round precipitation keep local pressure steady.