Don't Let Termites Devalue Your Hampton Roads Home.
Whether you’ve spotted “flying ants” near your windows or noticed strange mud tubes on your foundation, waiting is the most expensive mistake you can make. Get a definitive ID today.
Is it a Flying Ant or a Termite Swarmer?
Every spring, thousands of homeowners in Virginia Beach and Norfolk mistake termite swarms for harmless ants. Here is how to tell the difference before the damage spreads:
- The Wings: Termites have four wings of equal length. Ant wings are unequal.
- The Waist: Termites have a thick, straight "cigar-shaped" body. Ants have a pinched, narrow waist.
- The Antennae: Termite antennae are straight and beaded; ants have bent, "elbowed" antennae. Pro Tip: If you see piles of discarded wings on your windowsills, you aren't looking at ants. You're looking at a colony that has already moved in.
Why Hampton Roads is a Termite "Hot Zone"
Why Termites Thrive Here
Our high humidity and sandy soil create the perfect breeding ground for the Eastern Subterranean Termite.
A More Dangerous Species Has Arrived
Even more concerning, the Formosan “Super Termite” has been identified in the Tidewater area.
Why It’s Dangerous
Consumes wood at 10x the speed and can bypass traditional soil treatments by nesting above ground.
Formosan termite identified in the Tidewater region
Check Your Home for These 4 Red Flags:
Mud Tubes
Look at your brick line or crawl space piers for "pencil-lead" tubes made of mud.
Hollow Baseboards
Does the wood feel soft or sound hollow when tapped?
Stuck Doors/Windows
Termite damage can cause frames to shift, making them difficult to open.
Bubbling Paint
If it looks like water damage but feels dry, termites are likely tunneling underneath.
Why Professional Treatment Beats DIY
A can of spray from a big-box store only kills the termites you see.
It won’t touch the queen or the 500,000 workers living under your foundation.
We don’t just spray — we build a strategic defense.
Local Expertise
We’ve protected Hampton Roads homes for decades.
Advanced Technology
Moisture meters and thermal imaging reveal what’s hidden behind your walls.
Guaranteed Protection
If we don’t find termites, you gain peace of mind. If we do, we create a clear elimination plan.
1,000s of homeowners choose Universal Pest & Termite, Inc.
