Which of the following are common signs of termite infestation?

• A. Condensation on windows.
• B. Mud tubes, hollowed or blistered wood, and discarded wings near openings.
• C. Cracked paint and foundation cracks.
• D. Fresh flower blooms near structure.

Answer: (B)

Termite activity leaves distinctive traces that indicate an active colony nearby. Mud tubes are a key sign—they are protective earthen tunnels termites build to travel from soil to wood while staying hidden from light. Wood that's been hollowed out or shows blistering on the surface points to termites feeding inside, weakening the structure without obvious external damage at first. Another clear clue is discarded wings found near openings; swarmers shed their wings after a mating flight, signaling a nearby termite colony. Other issues like condensation on windows, cracked paint and foundation cracks, or unrelated plant growth near the structure don’t specifically point to termites, so they aren’t reliable indicators on their own.