Termites in February? Why Winter Is One of the Most Important Times for a Professional Termite Inspection

What South Texas homeowners should know — and why a licensed termite inspection matters more than you think.

When most homeowners think about termites, spring and summer come to mind. But in South Texas, termite activity doesn’t follow the calendar — it follows moisture, soil conditions, and access points.

February is actually one of the smartest times to schedule a professional termite inspection. Cooler weather doesn’t stop termites. It simply pushes them deeper underground and inside structural areas where damage can continue unnoticed.

And when it comes to protecting your home, not all inspections are created equal.

Why Termites Are a Year-Round Threat in South Texas

Subterranean termites live in soil and travel through hidden tunnels to reach wood inside homes. That means:

Activity can continue even in winter
Damage may not be visible
Colonies can grow undetected
Structural risk increases over time

By the time signs appear indoors, termites may have been active for months, sometimes years.

Home Inspector vs. Termite Professional: What’s the Difference?

Home inspections are valuable during real estate transactions, but termite evaluations require specialized training and tools.

A home inspector may note possible wood damage or past activity — but they typically cannot:

Identify live colonies
Determine treatment history
Assess risk levels
Recommend appropriate termite services
Provide termite-specific service plans

That’s where LONESTAR Pest Solutions comes in.

Our licensed technicians perform detailed termite inspections designed to uncover what’s happening now — and what could become a problem next.

What Happens During a LONESTAR Termite Inspection?

Our inspections include:

Interior and exterior evaluation
• Foundation and soil areas
• Attics, garages, crawl spaces (when applicable)
• Visible wood structures
• Entry point assessment
• Documentation and findings review

Afterward, we walk you through exactly what we see and recommend next steps — whether that’s preventative service, partial protection, or full termite control.

When Should You Call Us?

You should schedule an inspection if:

You see mud tubes
Notice hollow-sounding wood
Spot winged insects near windows
Are buying or selling a home
Want peace of mind

Your home is one of your biggest investments — and termites don’t take breaks.

Let LONESTAR Pest Solutions inspect, educate, and protect your home before hidden damage becomes a costly surprise.

Schedule Your Termite Inspection Today

What Homeowners Say

Great customer service with Team Theresa at the front desk & Cameron, my technician. They are a joy to work with. Theresa consistently like clock work schedules my appointments quarterly & timely. Cameron has done an incredible job going above & beyond maintaining my grandson’s sandbox outside – ant free! It is a such a relief. Never mind his meticulously attention to detail inside my home is much appreciated. Both Theresa & Cameron are a valuable asset to Lone Star Pest. Call them!

— Susie Gold

Lonestar does our quarterly pest control and we had to call for re-spray of our kitchen due to these 100 plus degree temperature days. They sent Eddie over right away and he was so helpful telling me to pick up dog food every day, plug drains daily, use vinegar solution for drains, and make sure they always spray an area of the custom cabinets that has a gap between the cabinets and wall. He was the best! Really educated me and was so patient and even funny as I stared wide eyed over his knowledge of all things cockroaches.

— Carolyn Wafford

Have used Lonestar for years for normal treatments inside and outside, but just recently used them for mosquito control prior to an outdoor graduation pool party. EXCELLENT RESULTS AND PHENOMENAL SERVICE! We had them do a general area fogging and then leave-behind portable remote controlled area “mister” — we haven’t seen a mosquito in two weeks!

— John Seamon

We have used Richard’s team for years. Recently we learned our neighbor’s had termites. We contacted Lone Star to learn about our options. The solution provided was better than solutions our neighbors suggested. In fact, we learned of several pitfalls that our neighbors might encounter (beyond higher cost over the long term).

— Timothy Smith