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Frass is a fancy word for termite droppings. According to Logsdon, termites may leave behind small piles of wood-colored pellets, which often accumulate near baseboards, windowsills, or furniture.

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Also, look for termite frass (sawdust-like droppings), and mud tubes. Dry frass indicates a drywood species, whereas mud tubes indicate a subterranean species.