Short answerEarly termite signs in Singapore include pencil-thin mud tubes on walls and door frames, hollow-sounding or soft timber, discarded wings near windows after rain, and bubbling paint. To prevent termites, fix leaks, keep wood away from soil, avoid mulch against walls, and book an annual termite inspection — especially for landed homes and before renovation.
7 signs of termites
- Mud tubes on walls, pipes and skirting
- Hollow-sounding door frames and cabinets
- Discarded wings near windows and lights
- Bubbling paint or warped wallpaper
- Doors and drawers that suddenly stick
- Small pellet piles (drywood termites)
- Soft, damaged flooring
Termite swarms after rain
Winged termites (alates) often swarm around lights in the evening after rain. A swarm indoors suggests a colony nearby — sometimes inside the building.
Seeing mud tubes or swarmers?
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How to prevent termites
- Fix leaks — moisture attracts termites
- Keep timber, boxes and firewood off the ground
- Avoid mulch and soil against walls
- Ventilate damp storerooms
- Treat soil during renovations, before new carpentry goes in
- Book a yearly termite inspection
Don’t break the mud tubes
Disturbing termites makes them move elsewhere and makes baiting harder. Leave them, take a photo and call a professional.
Treatment options
Baiting eliminates the colony; soil treatment creates a barrier. See termite treatment for a comparison.