Today's high 95°F

Today's swarm risk

Termite swarm risk in West Plains, MO

Howell County

Low swarm risk

Termites here swarm mainly in Mar–May, and that season has passed for this year. Swarms are seasonal, so warm, humid weather on its own won't set one off until the window comes back around.

Swarm season
Off-season
Termite pressure
Moderate to Heavy
Termites here
1 species

The 1/100 is a daily index of how favorable today's weather is for a swarm flight where these termites live, not a sign that your home has termites. How this works.

Right now

Local conditions
85°F
Temperature
66%
Humidity
0.3"
Recent rain

No termite is in its main swarm season here right now, so a flight is unlikely regardless of the weather. A good window for a routine inspection.

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The next 7 days in West Plains

Swarm risk recalculates daily from the local forecast. Each bar is that day's 0–100 score.

Today
195°F
Tue
0103°F
Wed
189°F
Thu
186°F
Fri
173°F
Sat
168°F
Sun
0100°F

Which termites swarm in West Plains, and when

Subterranean termite

Swarms Mar–May

Swarms on warm spring days, usually in daylight and often within a day or two of rain, as the soil warms.

Termite inspection & treatment in West Plains

If you have seen winged termites, discarded wings, or mud tubes, or you just need a wood-destroying-insect inspection before buying or refinancing a home, we can connect you with a vetted local termite pro for a free, no-obligation quote. West Plains sits in a moderate to heavy termite-pressure area, so a periodic inspection is worth it here.

Curious what it runs? See our guide to termite inspection cost.

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