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Termite Preventuin #925866

Asked March 11, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT

Our pest control company is recommending termite bait traps as a preventative step. Our house has a concrete foundation and is ten years old. We do not store firewood and do not have any wood out buildings. There are no current signs of termites. We live in Windsor, CO. Do you recommend prevent steps under the circumstances described? Thank you!

Larimer County Colorado

Expert Response

Hi Tim, 

Given your circumstances, the risk of termite infestation is incredibly low. I always recommend prevention, but I wouldn't classify termite baiting as a preventative measure, it's more of a reactionary chemical control measure. Continue to keep nearby wood from contacting soil. Mulch should be raked about a foot away from the house, as this can also be a food source. And keep an eye out for mud tubes (through which termites transit). These mud tubes are often along the corners of buildings or in crawlspaces. 

Termites tend to attack older homes where the wood has become moisture damaged. Since this does not apply to you, your risk is very low. 

Pest control companies sometimes recommend superfluous services to increase their billable amount, this could be a case of that. Also, termites are pretty rare that far east. Subterranean termites like high moisture and die easily from desiccation, that's why they construct mud tubes. I am curious what information your pest control company was using to make that recommendation. 

Let me know if you have further questions. 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 12, 2026, 2:07 PM EDT
Thanks so much for the quick and complete response!  

The only justification given by the pest control company was that termites have been found in Colorado along the front range and it is supposedly a growing concern.

I will take your advice and keep a watchful eye out for signs of termites and forgo any treatments suggested by the pest control company.

Thanks,

Tim Walsh

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