Hawaii homeowners mostly hear about drywood, subterranean, and Formosan termites. Knowing which type is likely involved changes what inspection should focus on, where activity may hide, and what treatment paths make sense.
Formosan termites are especially aggressive subterranean termites with large colonies and a reputation for rapid destruction. Their scale and persistence can make treatment planning more demanding than standard localized problems.
If you are dealing with drywood activity in isolated trim, that is a different problem than widespread subterranean activity rising from the soil. Accurate identification keeps homeowners from paying for the wrong solution.
Call to be connected with an independent provider who can inspect the home and explain the likely termite type and risk pattern.