[NorthTexan]

Saw this in my study room a few weeks ago. I thought it could be one or the other fly got trapped in the house, so I removed it. It came back again, not sure what it is. I live in North Texas.

 

[Oso954]

Call a pest or termite control company.
It looks like termites to me. The it came back is also a good indicator of the same.

 

[dj3]

Looks like termite stuff to me too, and if it is, it ain't going away by itself.

 

[NorthTexan]

Is there any way I treat it by myself? or does it need some professional attention?

 

[MTN REMODEL LLC]

Is there any way I treat it by myself? or does it need some professional attention?

Technically you could....but practically you'll need a pro.

If it is termites, the pro is going to know the type of termite, the appropriate chemicals to use for that termite, and the application methods for your circumstances/structure/invasion.

If it is termites, some neighbors will likely have some experience to share with you.

 

[DoomsDave]

@NorthTexan, I agree with everyone who says it's termites.

There's two general kinds of them: (a) subterranean termites that nest in the ground and eat nearby wood; and (b) dry wood termites that live and nest in the wood they're eating. Subterranean types can really make a mess of things, because they have enormous colonies. Dry wood termites are a common problem out here in California, and almost everyone has some infesting their fascias, window frames, etc.

I concur in particular with @MTN REMODEL LLC and strongly recommend getting looked at by at least a couple of different termite pros.