Termites in Florida are a fact of life—and a fast-mover problem if you miss early signs. Our warm, humid climate supports both subterranean and drywood species that can damage structural wood long before you notice. At Superior Spray, we combine careful inspection with targeted treatments and year-round pest prevention so small clues don’t turn into big repairs. If it’s Thursday and you just found wings on a windowsill or mud tubes on the foundation, this guide explains what to do right now, how to tell drywood from subterranean activity, and how we build a plan that protects your home inside and out.

Moisture, mild winters, and dense landscaping make Florida ideal for termite activity. Subterranean termites—including the aggressive Formosan species—live in the soil and build mud tubes to reach wood, while drywood termites colonize sound, dry wood directly and don’t need soil contact. Knowing the difference matters because it changes the treatment strategy. For a quick, plain-language overview of how to identify and control termites, the EPA’s homeowner guide is a great starting point: EPA: How to Identify and Control Termites.

Subterranean termites typically leave pencil-width mud tubes along foundations or up piers, along with blistered paint, hollow-sounding wood, and piles of wings after spring swarms. Drywood termites leave pepper-like frass (pellets) beneath tiny kickout holes, faint rustling in infested wood, and swarmers that often appear indoors during late-season evenings. Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers a concise, Florida-specific guide worth bookmarking: FDACS: Protect Your Home From Termites. For species details, UF/IFAS provides deep dives on Formosan subterranean termites and drywood termites.

If you’ve spotted signs of termites in Florida, speed and accuracy make the difference. The goal is to preserve evidence, confirm species, and choose the right control method the first time. Here’s our Thursday action list you can follow right now:

1. Collect, don’t scatter: Save a few wings, pellets (frass), or dead swarmers in a clear bag or container for identification.
2. Skip aerosols: Broad spraying can scatter swarmers and contaminate areas we need to inspect, making diagnosis harder.
3. Photograph clues: Take close-up photos of mud tubes, pellets, or wings where you found them—note the date and time.
4. Reduce moisture: Tighten hose bibs, clear gutters, redirect downspouts away from the foundation, and fix slow indoor leaks.
5. Pull mulch back: Keep mulch 2 inches deep or less and a few inches off the slab to lower moisture and remove bridges to siding.
6. Check wood-to-soil contact: Lift stored lumber and firewood off the ground and away from the house.
7. Improve airflow: Trim shrubs touching the structure and thin dense corners so the perimeter can dry quickly after rain.
8. Note hot spots: Jot down where you saw wings, tubes, or pellets and when—patterns speed up inspection and treatment.
9. Avoid heavy cleaning: Don’t vacuum up all the evidence yet; light cleanup is fine, but leave clear signs in place for our inspection.
10. Call Superior Spray: We’ll confirm species and tailor a treatment plan—soil treatments or baiting for subterranean termites; localized wood treatments or, when warranted, whole-structure fumigation for drywood termites.

Every structure and infestation is different, so our plan starts with a careful inspection. For subterranean termites, we typically deploy soil termiticides to establish protective treated zones or install bait systems that intercept and eliminate colonies—often alongside moisture corrections and structural fixes to remove the conditions that encouraged activity. For drywood termites, we tailor localized wood injections for contained galleries, protective borate treatments in appropriate areas, or recommend whole-structure fumigation when activity is widespread. We’ll explain what each option accomplishes, what to expect during service, and how we’ll confirm results with follow-up monitoring.

Termites in Florida follow moisture. That’s why we prioritize the details: fixing leaks under sinks and at hose bibs, insulating sweating pipes, clearing gutters, and redirecting downspouts. Outside, we reduce wood-to-soil contact and pull mulch back from the slab. Inside, ventilation upgrades in kitchens and bathrooms help lower humidity. These moves make any termite treatment stronger—and they help with broader pest prevention for other household pests.

We also look at your home’s “envelope” the same way we do for rodents. Door sweeps, sealed utility penetrations, and clean weep holes support rodent exclusion by blocking rats and mice, and they reduce pathways that cockroaches use to slip inside. A tighter, drier perimeter is a safer, quieter home.

Healthy landscapes help keep termites at bay. Dense, shaded beds hold moisture; stressed trees drop debris that becomes termite food; and soggy turf along slab edges can keep foundations wet. That’s why we connect interior protection to exterior resilience:

Lawn spraying targets turf pests and helps correct moisture imbalances that create damp, debris-prone edges. Our shrub tree care trims dense plantings away from siding and rooflines to restore airflow. In heavy shade, moss spraying improves light and drying so surfaces don’t stay wet. Tree injections deliver nutrients or targeted therapeutics directly into the vascular system, strengthening trees from the inside and reducing debris that harbors pests. Stronger plants and drier edges mean fewer opportunities for termites in Florida to find your structure.

Excess moisture and shelter don’t just attract termites—they also encourage cockroaches and create predictable routes for rodents. As we protect your structure, we’ll integrate targeted pest control for roaches—precision baiting and crack-and-crevice work—and recommend rodent exclusion upgrades that block rats and mice at rooflines and foundations. If bed bugs enter the picture (usually through travel), we fold in a specialized plan that won’t conflict with termite treatments. One plan, one team, fewer pests.

We start by listening—what you saw, where, and when—then we inspect foundations, crawlspaces, attics, wood-to-soil contacts, and moisture hot spots. You’ll get a clear, written plan that matches treatment to species and structure, plus practical moisture and maintenance steps that amplify results. For subterranean termites, expect a clean, methodical process around the exterior for soil treatments or bait station placement. For drywood termites, we’ll explain localized versus whole-structure options in detail, including preparation, safety, and follow-up monitoring. We’ll document everything so you know where we are, what comes next, and how we’ll verify control over time.

We’re Florida-first and results-focused. Our approach blends science-backed inspection and treatments with real-world prevention—so you get relief now and protection that holds through the seasons. Because you rarely face just one pest, we make it easy to connect services across your property: pest control for cockroaches and other household pests, rodent exclusion for rats and mice, and specialized support for bed bugs. Outdoors, we reduce pressure before pests reach your threshold through lawn spraying, shrub tree care, moss spraying, and tree injections. If you’ve been up late searching “pest contro” after finding wings on the floor, we’ll make your next step simple and effective.

Termites in Florida don’t have to be a crisis. A few quick moves today—collecting evidence, cutting moisture, and choosing a species-specific treatment—can protect your home for years. At Superior Spray, we bring a clear plan, proven treatments, and connected indoor-outdoor prevention that fits your home and budget. If you’re seeing signs or just want pre-swarm peace of mind, we’re ready to help.

If you’re exploring home health care options, let’s talk about what support looks like for your situation. Call 863-682-0700