The trail in Karen's cupboard is either a build up of termite droppings known as frass or a mud lead also known as a shelter tube. Shelter tubes are small tunnels the pests create to move about ...

The trail is either a build up of termite droppings known as frass or a mud lead also known as a shelter tube. Shelter tubes are small tunnels the pests create to move about the house protected ...

Mud tubes are essentially termite trails, which can help a professional identify their nest or spots where they’ve inflicted damage to the home. Find trusted local pros for any home project ...

They have a lot of do-it-yourself tricks, but with termites, they say, it is mainly about prevention. Kathleen Corlett, editor-in-chief of BobVila.com, suggests draining water away from your house.

Muddy Footprints: Keep an eye out for mysterious mud trails snaking along your walls and floors. These are the highways of the termite underworld, connecting their underground nests to your ...

The termites had entered the 20m-tall Araucaria excelsa tree from beneath the ground, leaving no visible signs such as a mud trail or mound.

The termites had entered the 20m-tall Araucaria excelsa tree from beneath the ground, leaving no visible signs such as a mud trail or mound.