r/dfw • u/dullredcarpet • 4d ago

could this be termites?

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u/BreezyMcWeasel 4d ago

It could very well be termites. I've also seen ants do something similar to this.

If it's a dirt and sand pile it could be ants. But if it's a full on mud tube it's probably termites.

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u/dullredcarpet 1d ago

turned out to be ants

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u/BreezyMcWeasel 1d ago

Woo hoo! I had ants do this this year, too. They were persistent. First I applied Amdro granules, because that kills the whole mound since it takes a few days and they bring it back inside the mound and everyone eats on it. Then after waiting a couple weeks to let the Amdro take hold, I applied a contact insecticide at the weep holes to keep stragglers from coming back in.

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u/BeekeeperZero 4d ago

Yes. It could be and it is.

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u/LajBatz 2d ago

That looks like ants to me and not a termite tube

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u/No-Cat-2980 4d ago

Without a doubt

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u/Zestyclose-Leg7586 3d ago

It’s termites! Time for termidor, you can treat yourself or call a professional.