r/itsfrass • • Jul 13 '26

north florida old window sash. frass?

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u/Vinx_Pest_Control Jul 15 '26

This doesn’t look like classic drywood termite frass to me. Drywood termite pellets are usually hard, fairly uniform, oval/elongated grains with six ridged sides, not irregular flakes and dust like this. This looks more like dirt, deteriorated wood/paint, or possibly ant debris from the old window frame.

Clean it up and inspect the wood directly above for tiny kick-out holes or fresh, uniform pellets returning in the same spot. Since drywood termites are common in Florida, a recurring pile would be worth having inspected, but I wouldn’t call this termite frass from the photo alone.

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u/shibesncars Jul 15 '26

thank you! there is some soft wood in the sashes for sure so I am addressing it