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Tyler, TX sits in one of the most termite-active regions in the United States. Smith County’s deep clay and sandy loam soils retain moisture year-round, creating perfect subterranean termite foraging conditions. Formosan termites — a more aggressive, faster-feeding species — are increasingly active in the greater Tyler area, particularly in older neighborhoods near the Tyler Rose Garden and in the Azalea District. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension classifies all of East Texas as a high-risk termite zone.
Tyler homeowners often first notice termites during swarm season (February–May) when winged alants emerge from established colonies. But worker termites feed every day, year-round — by the time swarmers appear, a colony may have been feeding on your home’s framing for years. Read our termite infestation warning signs guide and schedule an inspection proactively.
As a Certified Sentricon Always Active Specialist, Critter Gitters installs Sentricon in-ground bait stations around your Tyler home that actively monitor for and eliminate termite colonies 24/7/365. Sentricon’s active ingredient is preferred by subterranean termites over wood — workers find the bait, recruit nestmates, and carry it back to the colony, eliminating the queen and the entire colony over time.
For Tyler’s clay soils, Sentricon is particularly effective because it does not depend on maintaining a continuous liquid chemical barrier in soil that shrinks and cracks during East Texas dry periods. Learn the full comparison in our blog: How Sentricon Works.
The Tyler real estate market is one of the most active in East Texas, and WDO/WDI termite inspection reports are required for VA loan approvals and requested by most buyers regardless of loan type. Critter Gitters provides comprehensive WDO reports documenting termites, carpenter ants, wood-decaying fungi, and wood-boring beetles — all wood-destroying organisms under the Texas inspection standard.
We turn around reports quickly to keep your Smith County closing on schedule. Call (936) 544-3800 to book your Tyler termite inspection.
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