Plain answers to the termite questions Pensacola homeowners ask first.

Yes. Warm, humid Gulf Coast weather makes swarms a familiar spring and early-summer concern. Formosan termite swarms are often noticed on warm evenings in late spring.

Mud tubes are shelter tunnels subterranean termites build so they can travel between soil and wood without drying out. Tubes on foundation walls, garage edges, piers, or crawlspace supports are a strong reason to schedule an inspection.

DIY sprays are not a reliable fix for an active structural termite problem. A qualified termite professional should identify the species, access points, and treatment plan.

Not always. Swarmers can come from a nearby colony, but swarmers indoors, repeated wings near windows, or activity close to the structure should be checked.

A WDO inspection looks for wood-destroying organisms and is commonly used in real estate transactions. It is different from a general treatment estimate, so ask which report you are getting.

Yes. Formosan subterranean termites are a Gulf Coast concern because colonies can be large and persistent. Inspection and species identification still come first.

Ask what the bond covers, how renewal inspections work, whether retreatment is included, whether damage repair is included or excluded, and which conditions can void coverage.

Keep gutters working, pull mulch and soil back from siding, store firewood away from the house, trim dense vegetation, fix leaks, and reduce standing moisture around slab edges, porches, and crawlspaces.