{"id":938593,"date":"2026-02-19T19:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-6-8-billion-threat-to-homes-inside-terminixs-live-termite-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:15:49","slug":"the-6-8-billion-threat-to-homes-inside-terminixs-live-termite-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-6-8-billion-threat-to-homes-inside-terminixs-live-termite-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdecimal { list-style-type: decimal }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Tiny model home reveals how termite damage can silently and quickly impact homes<\/i><\/p>\n<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nTermites are one of the most destructive pest threats to homes nationwide. Often referred to as \u201cThe Silent Destroyers,\u201d termites can cause significant structural damage long before homeowners realize they\u2019re present. To illustrate how quickly that damage can unfold, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.terminix.com%2F&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Terminix%26%23174%3B&amp;index=1&amp;md5=8bc7b911dc6a841b6d8cebdc69b963c6\">Terminix\u00ae<\/a>, a Rentokil Terminix company, launched its new \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.terminix.com%2Ftermite-tour%2F&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Termite+Tour&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9e25489ece48c59959ba92873806d24e\">Termite Tour<\/a>,\u201d a staged simulation designed to expose the hidden reality of termite activity.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260219300876\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260219300876\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260219300876\/en\/2725893\/4\/FINAL_1.jpg\" alt=\"Terminix presents Termite Tour\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Terminix presents Termite Tour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThe activation centers on a tiny Miami-inspired luxury replica home, where live Formosan termites were introduced to show how quickly hidden structural damage can develop, highlighting a costly and often invisible risk for homeowners nationwide. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause an estimated <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpmapwcdn-afabcafzhkfnebcs.z02.azurefd.net%2Fmedia%2Fodzbgivr%2F2025-npma-industry-fact-sheet_v3.pdf&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%246.8+billion&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d898af7707ce97c987a2ac1eb7c74eca\">$6.8 billion<\/a> in damage and treatment costs annually.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe termites were introduced and allowed to feed for three weeks in the replica tiny home, revealing both visible and structural deterioration, from compromised wood and flooring to internal damage that developed long before outward warning signs appeared. Luxury real estate broker Fredrik Eklund <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDU9G_HmktGX%2F&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=showcased+the+home&amp;index=4&amp;md5=f20ecce5e543a94672bb15a410564912\">showcased the home<\/a> during the demonstration, observing firsthand how termite activity quietly compromised the structure&#8217;s integrity.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Termite Tour simulation, guided by Hunter Bergbower, Senior Entomologist at Terminix, brings termite risk into sharp focus for homeowners, particularly in high-risk regions like Florida, where termite activity persists year-round.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe model home is a representation of the tangible impact that termites can have, but it\u2019s only scratching the surface,\u201d said Bergbower. \u201cIn a real home, much of the damage occurs inside walls and beneath floors, places you cannot see. That hidden destruction is what makes termite infestations so costly and alarming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Why Florida?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nFlorida remains one of the highest-risk environments for termite activity in the U.S., making it a natural reference point for the demonstration. The state\u2019s warm temperatures, high humidity, and dense coastal development create the perfect environment for termite colonies to spread quickly and remain active year-round.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cFlorida\u2019s persistent termite activity makes infestations harder to predict and easier to overlook,\u201d said Bergbower. \u201cWaiting for visible warning signs can put properties at risk, which is why regular inspections and proactive prevention are especially critical in high-risk regions like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>How to Identify Termite Activity<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEarly detection is one of the most effective ways to reduce repair costs. According to Terminix, homeowners should watch for these early warning signs:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"bwlistdecimal\">\n<li><b>Termite swarmers: <\/b>Swarms are comprised of winged termites looking to start a new colony.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Discarded wings: <\/b>After swarming, termites shed their wings, which are often found in small piles on windowsills or near light fixtures.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Mud tubes: <\/b>Look for pencil-sized tubes on a structure\u2019s foundation. Subterranean termites use these to travel from soil to a home or a building\u2019s wood.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Wood damage: <\/b>If the wood sounds hollow when tapped, or if galleries or tunnels are visible in floorboards, it could be an indication of termite wood deterioration.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nThrough the Termite Tour, Terminix aims to help homeowners recognize risks earlier and take preventive action before minor infestations become major financial setbacks. Photo and video assets of the Termite Tour can be viewed <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1UM7Ri5sa-Fh96EcdQKKtQyJrFWohVxOm&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=5&amp;md5=655b9165b804ffd3d930330fafbcf39a\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nTo learn more about termite prevention and Terminix\u2019s termite treatment plans for homes and businesses, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.terminix.com%2Ftermite-control%2F&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.terminix.com%2Ftermite-control%2F&amp;index=6&amp;md5=81c01744b7d3e89fc6bfff2746a706cc\">www.terminix.com\/termite-control\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Rentokil Terminix<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nRentokil Terminix is the leading provider of residential and commercial services in North America. The company provides health, hygiene, and environment services, and pest management services, including protection against termites, mosquitoes, rodents and other pests. The company is part of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE: RTO), one of the largest business services companies in the world. To learn more, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fenhancedpestcontrol.com%2F&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=EnhancedPestControl.com&amp;index=7&amp;md5=81cc78043c9d67441b4d4e64b3b82a6f\">EnhancedPestControl.com<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Flinkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fterminix&amp;esheet=54429378&amp;newsitemid=20260219300876&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Frentokilterminix&amp;index=8&amp;md5=53ce721ae6978297738aab0d8c27f950\">linkedin.com\/company\/rentokilterminix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260219300876r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260219300876\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260219300876\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA CONTACT:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Hannah Bernhard<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Hannah.Bernhard@rentokil.com\">Hannah.Bernhard@rentokil.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Tennessee United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Family Consumer Other Construction &amp; Property Residential Building &amp; Real Estate Construction &amp; Property<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260219300876\/en\/2725893\/3\/FINAL_1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Terminix presents Termite Tour<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260219300876\/en\/2725891\/3\/Terminix_Green_White-Back_RGB_2.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour Tiny model home reveals how termite damage can silently and quickly impact homes MEMPHIS, Tenn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Termites are one of the most destructive pest threats to homes nationwide. Often referred to as \u201cThe Silent Destroyers,\u201d termites can cause significant structural damage long before homeowners realize they\u2019re present. To illustrate how quickly that damage can unfold, Terminix\u00ae, a Rentokil Terminix company, launched its new \u201cTermite Tour,\u201d a staged simulation designed to expose the hidden reality of termite activity. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260219300876\/en\/ Terminix presents Termite Tour The activation centers on a tiny Miami-inspired luxury replica home, where live Formosan termites were introduced to &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-6-8-billion-threat-to-homes-inside-terminixs-live-termite-tour\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-938593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/the-6-8-billion-threat-to-homes-inside-terminixs-live-termite-tour\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The $6.8 Billion Threat to Homes: Inside Terminix\u2019s Live Termite Tour Tiny model home reveals how termite damage can silently and quickly impact homes MEMPHIS, Tenn.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Termites are one of the most destructive pest threats to homes nationwide. Often referred to as \u201cThe Silent Destroyers,\u201d termites can cause significant structural damage long before homeowners realize they\u2019re present. To illustrate how quickly that damage can unfold, Terminix\u00ae, a Rentokil Terminix company, launched its new \u201cTermite Tour,\u201d a staged simulation designed to expose the hidden reality of termite activity. This press release features multimedia. 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