How winter inspections protect buildings, budgets, and business continuity.
When termite activity makes headlines, it’s usually in spring — but for commercial properties in South Texas, February can be one of the most strategic times to take action.
Subterranean termites don’t hibernate. They live underground year-round, traveling through soil and hidden structural access points to reach wood inside buildings. Cooler temperatures simply push their activity deeper into areas most people never see: slab edges, expansion joints, utility penetrations, and interior framing.
That’s why proactive facility leaders treat winter termite damage inspections as part of asset management — not emergency response.
Why Commercial Buildings Are Especially Vulnerable
Commercial properties present unique termite damage pressures:
- Large slab foundations with multiple entry points
• Utility and plumbing penetrations
• Landscaping and irrigation near structures
• Loading docks and expansion joints
• Mechanical rooms with moisture sources
• Multi-tenant environments where activity can go unnoticed
Because termites work quietly, damage often occurs long before staff realizes anything is wrong.
By the time winged termites appear indoors or wood begins to deteriorate, colonies may have been active for months — sometimes years.
Warning Signs Facility Teams Should Never Ignore
Your staff and maintenance crews are often the first line of defense. Call LONESTAR Pest Solutions if anyone notices:
- Mud tubes along walls or foundation edges
• Soft, hollow-sounding wood
• Bubbling or warped paint
• Discarded wings near windows or doors
• Moist areas near slabs or mechanical rooms
• Repeated insect sightings in the same locations
• Crumbling baseboards or trim
Even subtle signs deserve professional evaluation — especially in high-traffic or regulated environments.
Why Commercial Termite Inspections Require Specialized Expertise
Not all inspections are equal.
A general building walkthrough may note suspicious damage, but licensed termite professionals are trained to:
- Identify active vs. historic activity
• Locate subterranean entry points
• Evaluate soil conditions
• Understand construction features
• Assess risk across multi-unit structures
• Provide service-specific recommendations
• Produce WDI reports when needed
At LONESTAR Pest Solutions, our inspections are designed to uncover what’s happening now — and what could become a costly problem next.
LONESTAR Pest Solutions provides the following Commercial Termite Services:
- Annual and one-time termite inspections
• Subterranean termite services through liquid soil treatment
• Partial and full treatment service
• Pre-construction termite prevention (Pre-Treatment)
• WDI reports for real estate
• Post-service follow-ups and warranty programs
Each plan is tailored to your building’s structure, use, and long-term goals.
When to Call LONESTAR Pest Solutions
You don’t have to wait for visible damage.
Call our team when:
- Staff reports repeated insect sightings
• Maintenance flags moisture issues
• Tenants raise concerns
• Structural changes appear
• You’re planning renovations
• You’re purchasing or selling a property
• You want to reduce long-term risk
Early inspections protect budgets, operations, and reputation.
A Partner in Long-Term Asset Protection
Facility leaders don’t just need pest control — they need consistency, documentation, and proactive risk management.
LONESTAR Pest Solutions partners with commercial clients to:
- Build preventative termite damage programs
• Support compliance
• Coordinate service schedules
• Provide clear reporting
• Reduce surprises
• Protect property value
We believe termite management is part of responsible building stewardship.
Protect the Asset. Support the Operation.
February is the time to assess vulnerabilities before peak termite season arrives.
Let LONESTAR Pest Solutions perform a professional commercial termite inspection and design a protection plan built around your facility.
Schedule a Commercial Termite Inspection Today