By the time Mesquite homeowners notice the pest problem, it's typically been ongoing for 6-18 months. The hidden-activity angles below cover where to look earlier.
Stainless steel weep covers as physical exclusion
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.
Field experience across Mesquite properties consistently confirms this pattern matters more than statewide averages suggest.
Wood-to-concrete transitions in Mesquite porches
Exterior door thresholds in pier-and-beam homes are common termite entry points where wood meets concrete porch slabs. The transition zone often holds organic debris and moisture that creates concealed foraging access.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
Why mulch contact undermines chemical treatment
Cedar and hardwood mulch piled against home siding stays damp through fall and winter. Termite scouts moving through that mulch reach the structure's weep holes without ever crossing dry ground, bypassing perimeter chemical barriers applied only at soil level.
This is one of the harder issues to catch early without a trained eye on the property.
Renewal economics for treated properties
Annual renewal of termite treatment warranties costs a fraction of new full-perimeter retreatment but only protects what's already been treated. Lapsed warranties typically require fresh inspections and partial retreatment before reinstatement.
This is one of the harder issues to catch early without a trained eye on the property.
Termite Inspection and Treatment Coverage Across Mesquite and Dallas County
Service availability for Mesquite properties covers all Dallas County zip codes and neighborhoods. Iron Gate operates a network of trained technicians throughout Texas — visit our complete location list to find service availability in other communities.
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