Many people believe that termites are not active during the summer because it’s not swarming season, but the summer heat actually speeds up their metabolism, causing worker termites to forage and eat wood more aggressively. Those Beautiful TreesCan’t we just have one thing, Texas summer? Crepe myrtles bloom during much of the summer, making them one of the bits of color in what can be a long, dry season. While it’s not exactly the case in the video, oftentimes during the summer, the extreme heat can cause similar repair issues. Your home is your biggest investment, and you have to take care of it, even in August in Texas.