Queen Creek combines modern living with scenic desert landscapes—but even in this thriving community, termites can be a hidden threat. The area’s mix of newly built homes, irrigation systems, and hot, dry weather creates an ideal environment for subterranean termites to thrive. Even well-maintained homes can be at risk if moisture collects near foundations or landscaping.

Watch for these early warning signs:

• Mud Tubes: These thin, dirt-colored tunnels are often found along foundations, stucco, or near outdoor plumbing. They act as highways for termites moving from the soil into your home—spotting them means there’s likely activity inside.

• Hollow or Soft Wood: Termites eat wood from the inside out. If your baseboards, window frames, or flooring sound hollow when tapped or crumble under pressure, it’s time to get it checked.

• Discarded Wings: After swarming, termites shed their wings near doors, windows, or entry points. Finding these small, translucent wings is a telltale sign a new colony may be forming.

• Peeling or Bubbling Paint: Paint that warps, blisters, or peels—especially with no plumbing leaks—might be covering up termite tunnels inside the walls.

• Frass (Droppings): Termite droppings look like tiny, tan or wood-colored pellets. You might see them collecting near cracks, corners, or baseboards.