What Do Termite Droppings Look Like?

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One of the most telltale signs of termite presence in your home are termite droppings or frass. Knowing the difference between termite droppings and other insects is imperative to protect your home.

Termite droppings, or frass, are a mixture of wood particles and termite excrement. That’s right, it’s termite poop!

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Termites consume cellulose-based materials like wood and convert them into a fine, sand-like substance that they excrete from their colonies.

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Termite droppings resemble tiny, elongated pellets with rounded ends. The color matches the kind of wood consumed.

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Termites do not eject their droppings up, so if you’re finding piles on the floor look up to find the source of the termite droppings.

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Termite droppings are generally more uniform in shape and size, while sawdust tends to have irregular shapes and sizes. Additionally, frass pellets are harder and have a grainy texture compared to sawdust.

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Sprinkle a few droplets of water on the suspected frass piles. If the pellets disintegrate into a fine powder, it is likely termite droppings

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