The pest issues that homeowners don't see until damage is significant share certain patterns in Longview that are worth understanding.
Blocking termite entry without affecting drainage
Brick veneer weep holes are designed to drain moisture but also provide termite entry. Stainless steel weep covers cost a few dollars per opening and physically block termite traffic without affecting drainage performance.
Inspection protocols that miss this category produce the recurring issues homeowners attribute to treatment failure.
When floor buckling indicates termites underneath
Termite damage in hardwood floors first shows as long, narrow ridge lines where boards have buckled subtly from below. Tapping along these ridges produces a slightly hollow sound compared to adjacent unaffected boards.
Routine inspection that explicitly checks this saves the cost of major remediation later.
When original barriers stop providing protection
Termiticide soil treatments applied around foundations migrate downward through soil over years. After 7-10 years the effective barrier thins to the point where new termite foraging penetrates. Re-treatment timing matters more than initial product choice.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
When Formosan termites build above ground
Formosan colonies build above-grade carton nests when moisture is available. Roof leaks or AC condensate lines in attics provide exactly that. A Formosan aerial nest in an attic doesn't need soil contact and won't show on a foundation inspection.
Most Longview homeowners discover this only after damage is visible. Earlier inspection changes that calculus.
Termite Inspection and Treatment Coverage Across Longview and Gregg County
Coverage for Longview-area properties extends across all Gregg County zip codes and neighborhoods, with response times calibrated to local demand and technician availability. Iron Gate maintains trained personnel throughout Texas — see our complete service area listing for neighboring regions.
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