Termites Coming to Mobile and Baldwin Counties

Allen Ritchie • March 7, 2025

You cannot live in the Mobile area and not know about termites.

Every year, they come, and they stay here all year long. Why? They like what we like – our warm summers and mild winters. In fact, the area around here is perfect … and I mean perfect … for termites.

Those dangerous, destructive bugs will be forming new colonies before you realize it. Spring is just a few weeks away.

Now, I sue pest control companies that do not honor their protection contracts. So, this may shock you, but I encourage you to call them now and get them to defend your home.

Here is the reality. Do not wait until you see a swarm approaching. That is a sign the bugs are on the move and about to find a new home … maybe yours. Once spotted, some bug companies will not fully cover your property, so act early.

In the Mobile area, subterranean termites are the number one type of termites. Their swarming season is typically from March to May. These are the bugs that live underground and build mud tubes to get to food sources like the wood in your walls. Be warned: They can enter through extremely small cracks in your foundation.

If you have protection from a bug company and find termites, here are the major reasons people need to get a lawyer:

  • The company refuses to thoroughly inspect where termites may be present, including covering the cost of tearing down walls.
  • The pest control company outright denies responsibility and refuses to pay for damages.

While you certainly want to get your home repaired, remember that you can also claim other expenses, including hotel and rental payments, moving and storage costs, and decreased property value. You can even seek damages for emotional distress and punitive damages.

Here is my strong advice: Take action now. The termites are coming.

If you are the victim of termites or injured in a personal injury accident, you can talk to us at the law firm of Steele Ritchie for free. We genuinely want to help. We are local attorneys with decades of experience helping people, especially in the southwest Mobile area.

Give us a call at (251) 666-1212. We are proud to be called the “personal injury lawyers near me” by many people here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Allen Ritchie

Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

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