Wood Damage

Tiny tan pellets under window trim: termite frass or sawdust?

A small pile of tan pellets beneath holes in painted window trim
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Question

The pile is directly under painted trim near a window. I wiped it away twice and it came back. I do not see mud tubes, but the window area has had moisture before.

Townhouse ownerJuly 7, 2026

Pest Or Not answer

Recurring pellet-like debris below the same trim deserves a termite or wood-destroying insect inspection. Photograph the pile and any tiny holes before cleaning it again.

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