Drywood and dampwood termite infestations are generally lighter than those caused by subterranean termites. These two species will have to build an entirely new colony whenever they infest a piece of wood, as opposed to the subterranean termites, which already…
How Termites Deal With Their Dead Termite colonies have millions of members, so the questions that rise about how they handle their dead can have some interesting answers. When termites die, their bodies emit special pheromones which let other members…
Spring brings renewal, warmer weather and the beauty of flowers. However, it is also the start of the pest season since most insects will be coming out of hibernation. And yes, this includes termites. As the weather gets warmer and…
The Appearance Of Termites You see some insects crawling around the home, and you’re wondering: “What if they’re not ants? What if they’re termites?” Well, the good news is that they’re not termites. Termite workers will almost never leave the…
Most termite infestations come from subterranean termites, and these infestations are easier to detect than infestations caused by drywood termites. This is because subterranean termites will have to travel from the ground to the wood, so they have to build…
Drywood termites get their name from the fact that they infest wood that is very low in moisture content and generally undecayed. They also do not need to infest wood that is in direct contact or close to the ground,…
The most common species of termites in home infestations, the subterranean termites, can build huge colonies with millions of members that can just tear through wood. They are active 24/7, so they can do damage pretty fast, and if left…
In North America, you have over 50 termite species, and these species can be split into three categories – subterranean, drywood and dampwood. Each group has its own behavior and environmental requirements, which determine where it will set up its…
Termite infestations can lead to thousands of dollars in property damage if they are undetected, and the even worse news is that they are not easy to detect. However, there are methods such as the bait system and the chemical…
Although termites are active throughout the year, it is only during the warmer months that they start swarming. Termite swarms are made up of termite swarmers or alates, which go out to reproduce and start a new colony. These are…
We are all aware of the damage that termites can cause inside of a building, but what about outside it? Termites eat cellulose, and this substance is found in wood and plant roots, so the insects do not mind infesting…
