As wet weather continues to drench the Borderland, residents are starting to notice an unwelcome side effect: termites. These tiny insects may not seem like much at first, but left unchecked, they can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home’s structure, and right now, they’re popping up more than usual.
Why Rain Draws Out Termites
Heavy rain softens the soil and raises humidity levels, creating the perfect environment for termites to thrive. Subterranean termites, the most common type in El Paso, rely on moisture to survive and often live underground. When the ground becomes saturated, they’re forced to seek new shelter, which often leads them straight into homes.
The rain also weakens wood, making it easier for termites to chew through support beams, walls, and flooring. Combine that with higher humidity inside the home, and you’ve got a full-on termite paradise.
What to Look For
Homeowners like Jason Roush in northeast El Paso are already seeing the early warning signs. This quote comes from Roush via KFOX:
“I lifted up the mat to sweep and that’s when I noticed all the termites,” he said. “They were from the wall of the house all the way out as far as the end of the fireplace… completely consuming everything underneath the TV.”…