Termites found outside the house
If you have found live termites in the soil, garden mulch, a tree or a mound, there is absolutely no need to panic or rush to do anything within a few days.
The termites have probably been busy eating for months or even years and another few days or weeks will make little difference.
These are typical places you might find termites outside of a building, with ideas on how to rid these termites without the help of a pest controller.