01/11/2026
Don't Spray That Termite Mud Tube!
Found a brown, muddy trail running up your wall or around your home's foundation? Don't knock it down just yet!
It could be a termite mud tube, a tunnel that subterranean termites build to travel between their underground colony and a food source.
These tubes are usually brown or grey, about the width of a pencil or finger, and can appear on brickwork, timber posts, foundations and even inside your home.
A single mud tube won't tell you how much damage termites may have already caused behind your walls or under your floors.
And even if a mud tube looks abandoned, termites could still be active elsewhere on your property.
Learn how to identify active termite mud tubes and what steps to take next! https://www.cannonpestmanagement.com.au/termite-mud-tubes/
Found termite mud tubes on your property? Our guide covers what they are, what to do about them, and the 8 essential steps to follow before calling anyone.